Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Little Rock, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR

Median annual salary $39,540 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly $19.01
10th percentile $32,740
90th percentile $62,500
Employed locally 30
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,740
    25th
    $39,540
    50th (median)
    $39,540
    75th
    $60,020
    90th
    $62,500

    Little Rock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,309 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 39% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,420
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $80,320
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,090
    Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $75,930
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,700

    Related occupations in Little Rock, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $36,660
    Electricians $49,060
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $61,310
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $46,360
    Carpenters $47,820
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $50,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Little Rock, AR is $19.01, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.05 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Little Rock, AR is 37.6% 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 Little Rock?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $32,740 per year in Little Rock, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,540.