Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $57,900 -8.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.84
10th percentile $49,460
90th percentile $76,410
Employed locally 380
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,460
    25th
    $49,460
    50th (median)
    $57,900
    75th
    $66,660
    90th
    $76,410

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 61% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 39% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $86,230
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $76,090
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $75,700
    Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $72,290
    High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area $71,730
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $68,670

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $47,260
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,220
    Carpenters $59,410
    Electricians $63,430
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $66,090
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Salt Lake City, UT is $27.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.74 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 8.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,460 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,460.