Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Southeast Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $58,100 -8.3% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $36,530
90th percentile $74,370
Employed locally 390
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,530
    25th
    $44,560
    50th (median)
    $58,100
    75th
    $73,080
    90th
    $74,370

    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 Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$47,170
    Highway Maintenance Workers$46,280
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$56,610
    Carpenters$47,080
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$65,770
    Electricians$60,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Southeast Missouri is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Southeast Missouri is 8.3% 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 Southeast Missouri?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $36,530 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,560.