Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $76,090 +20.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.58
10th percentile $46,280
90th percentile $88,960
Employed locally 210
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,280
    25th
    $46,280
    50th (median)
    $76,090
    75th
    $76,600
    90th
    $88,960

    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 South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$60,650
    Highway Maintenance Workers$57,590
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,960
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$78,770
    Electricians$94,110
    Carpenters$67,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in South Illinois is $36.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in South Illinois is 20.1% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $46,280 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,280.