Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Charleston, WV

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

Median annual salary $63,860 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $49,690
90th percentile $84,820
Employed locally 90
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,690
    25th
    $61,980
    50th (median)
    $63,860
    75th
    $84,520
    90th
    $84,820

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,089 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 110% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 10% 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
    Beckley, WV $62,900

    Related occupations in Charleston, WV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $52,000
    Construction Laborers $43,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,380
    Electricians $62,650
    Carpenters $48,470
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $46,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Charleston, WV is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Charleston, WV is 0.8% above 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,690 per year in Charleston, WV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,980.