Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Northwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,320 +26.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.62
10th percentile $71,370
90th percentile $125,360
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,370
    25th
    $79,670
    50th (median)
    $80,320
    75th
    $123,190
    90th
    $125,360

    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 Northwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,930
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $61,540
    Carpenters $59,290
    Electricians $61,970
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $60,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Northwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Northwest Colorado is $38.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.91 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Colorado above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Northwest Colorado is 26.7% 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 Northwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $71,370 per year in Northwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,670.