Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in East Kentucky

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,120 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $26.98
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $72,520
Employed locally 430
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $49,650
    50th (median)
    $56,120
    75th
    $61,780
    90th
    $72,520

    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 East Kentucky

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,090
    Construction Laborers $38,990
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $74,400
    Electricians $70,720
    Highway Maintenance Workers $33,580
    Carpenters $45,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in East Kentucky is $26.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.53 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in East Kentucky is 11.5% 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 East Kentucky?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in East Kentucky. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,650.