Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Detroit, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI

Median annual salary $54,690 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $26.29
10th percentile $46,070
90th percentile $61,910
Employed locally 60
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,070
    25th
    $51,420
    50th (median)
    $54,690
    75th
    $57,820
    90th
    $61,910

    Detroit economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,123 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 73% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 27% below 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
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,520
    Wyoming $92,620
    Minnesota $68,400
    Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area $58,100
    Michigan $55,600
    Missouri $44,890

    Related occupations in Detroit, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Electricians $80,330
    Construction Laborers $51,100
    Carpenters $65,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,080
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $81,480
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $65,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Detroit, MI is $26.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Detroit, MI is 13.7% 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 Detroit?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,070 per year in Detroit, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,420.