Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $64,750 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $31.13
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $64,790
Employed locally 110
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $59,860
    50th (median)
    $64,750
    75th
    $64,790
    90th
    $64,790

    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 Southwestern Pennsylvania

    OccupationMedian salary
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $49,310
    Construction Laborers $45,070
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $77,210
    Electricians $67,860
    Highway Maintenance Workers $42,420
    Carpenters $49,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make per hour in Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Southwestern Pennsylvania is $31.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

    Is Southwestern Pennsylvania above or below average for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Southwestern Pennsylvania is 2.2% 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 Southwestern Pennsylvania?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,860.