Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $72,290 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $34.76
10th percentile $64,300
90th percentile $72,370
Employed locally 230
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,300
    25th
    $71,750
    50th (median)
    $72,290
    75th
    $72,370
    90th
    $72,370

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $48,270
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $64,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,250
    Electricians $66,560
    Carpenters $51,920
    Highway Maintenance Workers $46,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Southern Indiana is $34.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Southern Indiana is 14.1% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $64,300 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,750.