Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Central Pennsylvania

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

Median annual salary $52,050 -17.9% vs national
Median hourly $25.02
10th percentile $41,450
90th percentile $60,060
Employed locally 60
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,450
    25th
    $41,450
    50th (median)
    $52,050
    75th
    $60,060
    90th
    $60,060

    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 Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$49,680
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$67,000
    Carpenters$49,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers$44,730
    Electricians$58,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Central Pennsylvania is $25.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Central Pennsylvania is 17.9% 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 Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,450 per year in Central Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,450.