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Continuous Mining Machine Operators is a notable career in the 47 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Continuous Mining Machine Operators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 47-5041 |
| title | Continuous Mining Machine Operators |
| onet code | 47-5041.00 |
| description | 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. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 47 |
| tot emp | 14,340 |
| a mean | 63,920 |
| a median | 63,380 |
| a pct10 | 41,450 |
| a pct25 | 50,850 |
| a pct75 | 76,850 |
| a pct90 | 84,420 |
| h mean | 30 |
| h median | 30 |
The day-to-day work of a continuous mining machine operators typically centers on hang ventilation tubing and ventilation curtains to ensure that the mining face area is kept properly ventilated. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Operations Monitoring, Operation and Control, and Equipment Maintenance. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.29 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working continuous mining machine operators, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (81.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Wisconsin at $93,200 and lowest in Texas at $36,260 — a 2.6× spread. The top five states (Wisconsin, Wyoming, Nevada, Colorado, West Virginia) average $85,216. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $93,200 | $85,210 | $55,120 | $100,960 | — |
| Wyoming | $92,620 | $95,830 | $81,240 | $111,510 | 310 |
| Nevada | $84,420 | $84,330 | $81,030 | $96,220 | 1,230 |
| Colorado | $80,140 | $81,460 | $54,980 | $109,020 | 290 |
| West Virginia | $75,700 | $70,310 | $53,430 | $81,610 | 850 |
| Illinois | $74,030 | $67,250 | $46,280 | $88,960 | 300 |
| California | $73,220 | $70,030 | $53,340 | $81,410 | 850 |
| Virginia | $68,670 | $69,400 | $48,580 | $94,350 | 220 |
| Minnesota | $68,400 | $68,990 | $60,560 | $84,050 | — |
| Utah | $67,870 | $68,700 | $55,380 | $80,390 | 1,400 |
| Indiana | $67,830 | $66,520 | $55,570 | $72,370 | 360 |
| Idaho | $67,280 | $66,260 | $50,820 | $86,480 | 150 |
| Georgia | $60,050 | $59,100 | $53,360 | $63,210 | 50 |
| Alabama | $60,030 | $57,750 | $50,360 | $61,290 | 160 |
| North Carolina | $59,170 | $57,340 | $44,970 | $59,940 | 180 |
| Arizona | $58,790 | $59,740 | $47,070 | $77,140 | 2,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $56,770 | $54,650 | $41,620 | $64,790 | 390 |
| Ohio | $56,580 | $59,080 | $51,490 | $68,690 | — |
| Kentucky | $56,100 | $57,160 | $49,430 | $66,220 | 550 |
| Michigan | $55,600 | $54,920 | $47,110 | $61,090 | 270 |
| Nebraska | $54,790 | $55,790 | $47,570 | $63,390 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $51,540 | $50,540 | $43,880 | $57,410 | 260 |
| New York | $49,370 | $64,070 | $40,680 | $105,540 | 140 |
| Florida | $47,750 | $51,510 | $38,440 | $65,200 | 180 |
| New Mexico | $46,500 | $49,430 | $37,540 | $60,700 | 340 |
| Missouri | $44,890 | $50,610 | $35,310 | $74,480 | 1,100 |
| Oklahoma | $44,880 | $46,530 | $35,890 | $58,130 | 180 |
| Arkansas | $43,640 | $44,550 | $35,660 | $60,850 | 110 |
| Mississippi | $41,510 | $38,470 | $30,710 | $42,790 | 40 |
| Louisiana | $36,470 | $40,560 | $31,110 | $57,200 | 70 |
| Texas | $36,260 | $38,860 | $23,610 | $58,220 | 660 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for continuous mining machine operators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bore Miner Operator or Concrete Crusher Loader Operator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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