Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $58,430 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.09
10th percentile $58,430
90th percentile $59,350
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,430
    25th
    $58,430
    50th (median)
    $58,430
    75th
    $58,610
    90th
    $59,350

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 97% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 3% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $84,420
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $73,620
    California $73,220
    Alabama $60,030
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $57,900
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $52,050

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers $35,360
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $73,180
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $48,900
    Electricians $59,280
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $55,660
    Carpenters $48,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Tuscaloosa, AL is $28.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 7.8% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $58,430 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,430.