Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Wheeling, WV-OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wheeling, WV-OH

Median annual salary $65,620 +3.5% vs national
Median hourly $31.55
10th percentile $49,840
90th percentile $84,440
Employed locally 150
National median $63,380

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,840
    25th
    $64,110
    50th (median)
    $65,620
    75th
    $83,640
    90th
    $84,440

    Wheeling economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,705 2023 • Census ACS
    Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary vs area income 112% Median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary is 12% above 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
    Charleston, WV $63,860
    Beckley, WV $62,900

    Related occupations in Wheeling, WV-OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$90,760
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$60,660
    Construction Laborers$38,220
    Electricians$67,780
    Extraction Workers, All Other$65,350
    Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining$77,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Wheeling, WV-OH is $31.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary in Wheeling, WV-OH is 3.5% 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 Wheeling?

    Entry-level Continuous Mining Machine Operators (10th percentile) earn around $49,840 per year in Wheeling, WV-OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,110.