Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Northern West Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $73,800 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $35.48
10th percentile $48,160
90th percentile $80,120
Employed locally 140
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,160
    25th
    $59,580
    50th (median)
    $73,800
    75th
    $77,210
    90th
    $80,120

    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 Northern West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,390
    Construction Laborers $38,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,420
    Electricians $72,290
    Carpenters $40,210
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $73,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Northern West Virginia?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Northern West Virginia is $35.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.60 or more per hour.

    Is Northern West Virginia above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Northern West Virginia is 16.4% 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 Northern West Virginia?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $48,160 per year in Northern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,580.