Continuous Mining Machine Operators
Role Overview
Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $93,200 |
| Wyoming | $92,620 |
| Nevada | $84,420 |
| Colorado | $80,140 |
| West Virginia | $75,700 |
| Illinois | $74,030 |
| California | $73,220 |
| Virginia | $68,670 |
| Minnesota | $68,400 |
| Utah | $67,870 |
| Indiana | $67,830 |
| Idaho | $67,280 |
| Georgia | $60,050 |
| Alabama | $60,030 |
| North Carolina | $59,170 |
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Median Annual Salary
$63,380
Projected Growth (10yr)
+0.6%
Avg. annual openings
1.6k
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