Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Southwest Missouri

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

Median annual salary $39,130 -38.3% vs national
Median hourly $18.81
10th percentile $31,170
90th percentile $46,710
Employed locally 40
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,170
    25th
    $35,850
    50th (median)
    $39,130
    75th
    $46,040
    90th
    $46,710

    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 Southwest Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $46,010
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $50,870
    Carpenters $46,090
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,850
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $63,260
    Electricians $51,230

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Southwest Missouri is $18.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Southwest Missouri is 38.3% 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 Southwest Missouri?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $31,170 per year in Southwest Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,850.