Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $35,450 -44.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.05
10th percentile $30,520
90th percentile $45,460
Employed locally 60
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,520
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $35,450
    75th
    $42,200
    90th
    $45,460

    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

    Related occupations in Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $45,510
    Carpenters $47,690
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,190
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,270
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $48,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Central Missouri is $17.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Central Missouri is 44.1% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $30,520 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.