Highest-paying cities for continuous mining machine operators
Duluth, MN leads at $86,230 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN | $86,230 | $86,210–$86,340 |
| Wheeling, WV | $66,300 | $66,150–$80,270 |
| Charleston, WV | $65,280 | $63,150–$83,540 |
| Beckley, WV | $64,270 | $64,270–$83,110 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,250 | $62,890–$77,800 |
| Tucson, AZ | $60,880 | $60,190–$72,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $60,780 | $50,650–$60,780 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $57,900 | $49,460–$66,660 |
| Detroit, MI | $54,690 | $51,420–$57,820 |
| St. Louis, MO | $48,120 | $37,900–$62,090 |
| Kansas City, MO | $47,950 | $38,370–$61,220 |
| Little Rock, AR | $39,540 | $39,540–$60,020 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.