Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in High Desert Utah

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $71,730 +13.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.49
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $98,250
Employed locally 360
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $65,130
    50th (median)
    $71,730
    75th
    $73,960
    90th
    $98,250

    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 High Desert Utah

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $44,500
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,360
    Electricians $60,120
    Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas $55,610
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,420
    Carpenters $46,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in High Desert Utah?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in High Desert Utah is $34.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.76 or more per hour.

    Is High Desert Utah above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in High Desert Utah is 13.2% 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 High Desert Utah?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in High Desert Utah. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,130.