Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Beckley, WV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Beckley, WV

Median annual salary $62,900 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.24
10th percentile $50,730
90th percentile $81,100
Employed locally 140
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,730
    25th
    $62,900
    50th (median)
    $62,900
    75th
    $80,440
    90th
    $81,100

    Beckley economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,345 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 120% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Continuous Mining Machine Operators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,520
    Wisconsin $93,200
    Wyoming $92,620
    Duluth, MN-WI $86,230
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,420
    Nevada $84,420

    Nearby metros — Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wheeling, WV-OH $65,620
    Charleston, WV $63,860

    Related occupations in Beckley, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,070
    Electricians $62,160
    Construction Laborers $37,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $94,400
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $71,090
    Carpenters $45,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Beckley?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Beckley, WV is $30.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.96 or more per hour.

    Is Beckley above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Beckley, WV is 0.8% below the national median of $63,380. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Beckley?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $50,730 per year in Beckley, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,900.