Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $60,780 -4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.22
10th percentile $49,360
90th percentile $60,780
Employed locally 140
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,360
    25th
    $50,650
    50th (median)
    $60,780
    75th
    $60,780
    90th
    $60,780

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 82% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 18% 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

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,710
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $80,620
    Carpenters $59,650
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $59,570
    Electricians $63,890
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Pittsburgh, PA is $29.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 4.1% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,360 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,650.