Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Eastern New Mexico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,900 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $38,630
90th percentile $74,270
Employed locally 400
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,630
    25th
    $42,730
    50th (median)
    $48,900
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $74,270

    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 Eastern New Mexico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$37,620
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$48,360
    Roustabouts, Oil and Gas$45,610
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$71,100
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas$57,390
    Electricians$56,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Eastern New Mexico?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Eastern New Mexico is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.71 or more per hour.

    Is Eastern New Mexico above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Eastern New Mexico is 22.8% 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 Eastern New Mexico?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $38,630 per year in Eastern New Mexico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,730.