Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $63,850 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $30.70
10th percentile $55,580
90th percentile $81,410
Employed locally 190
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,580
    25th
    $63,850
    50th (median)
    $63,850
    75th
    $76,410
    90th
    $81,410

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 74% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 26% 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
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,620
    California $73,220
    North Carolina $59,170
    Tuscaloosa, AL $58,430

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Carpenters $65,050
    Construction Laborers $58,230
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $83,920
    Electricians $73,970
    Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $61,640
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $79,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Riverside, CA is $30.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Riverside, CA is 0.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $55,580 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,850.