Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $63,250 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.41
10th percentile $52,770
90th percentile $88,270
Employed locally 710
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,770
    25th
    $62,890
    50th (median)
    $63,250
    75th
    $77,800
    90th
    $88,270

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 75% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 25% 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
    Tucson, AZ $60,880

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,990
    Electricians $59,940
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $79,000
    Carpenters $59,030
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $62,680
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $62,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Phoenix, AZ is $30.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.44 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Phoenix, AZ is 0.2% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $52,770 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,890.