Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Northwestern Idaho

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,280 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $32.35
10th percentile $65,000
90th percentile $86,480
Employed locally 90
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,000
    25th
    $67,280
    50th (median)
    $67,280
    75th
    $67,300
    90th
    $86,480

    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 Northwestern Idaho

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,880
    Carpenters $58,710
    Electricians $61,160
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $67,220
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $53,450
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,050

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Northwestern Idaho?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Northwestern Idaho is $32.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.58 or more per hour.

    Is Northwestern Idaho above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Northwestern Idaho is 6.2% 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 Northwestern Idaho?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $65,000 per year in Northwestern Idaho. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,280.