Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Southern West Virginia

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

Median annual salary $75,700 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly $36.39
10th percentile $60,280
90th percentile $78,310
Employed locally 330
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,280
    25th
    $75,680
    50th (median)
    $75,700
    75th
    $78,040
    90th
    $78,310

    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 West Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,390
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $98,530
    Construction Laborers $37,520
    Electricians $81,720
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining $72,600
    Carpenters $41,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Southern West Virginia is $36.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Southern West Virginia is 19.4% 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 West Virginia?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $60,280 per year in Southern West Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $75,680.