Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $60,880 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.27
10th percentile $49,700
90th percentile $74,450
Employed locally 720
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,700
    25th
    $60,190
    50th (median)
    $60,880
    75th
    $72,900
    90th
    $74,450

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 90% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 10% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,250

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $43,270
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $72,370
    Carpenters $47,720
    Electricians $56,880
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $57,100
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $58,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Tucson, AZ is $29.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Tucson, AZ is 3.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,700 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,190.