Highest-paying states for continuous mining machine operators
Minnesota leads at $90,820 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $90,820 | $64,440–$99,850 |
| Nevada | $85,590 | $80,990–$87,090 |
| Wyoming | $85,260 | $85,260–$114,540 |
| Colorado | $81,110 | $81,040–$81,110 |
| West Virginia | $77,570 | $64,270–$81,720 |
| Illinois | $74,830 | $47,490–$78,500 |
| Indiana | $71,570 | $68,570–$71,900 |
| Virginia | $63,480 | $52,280–$74,630 |
| California | $62,790 | $62,240–$78,830 |
| Florida | $62,580 | $44,760–$63,270 |
| Idaho | $60,990 | $52,180–$80,050 |
| Arizona | $60,880 | $60,300–$71,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $60,780 | $58,230–$62,430 |
| Utah | $59,420 | $49,460–$73,510 |
| Alabama | $59,360 | $58,430–$61,340 |
| North Carolina | $59,030 | $58,710–$61,480 |
| Ohio | $58,030 | $48,880–$75,930 |
| Michigan | $57,760 | $52,490–$65,050 |
| Georgia | $57,160 | $50,170–$63,070 |
| Nebraska | $51,760 | $49,520–$64,950 |
| Kentucky | $50,020 | $49,900–$63,330 |
| Texas | $48,950 | $32,400–$56,380 |
| New Mexico | $48,900 | $42,730–$59,170 |
| Arkansas | $47,890 | $39,510–$58,660 |
| Missouri | $47,280 | $42,900–$61,390 |
| Oklahoma | $46,980 | $46,120–$50,520 |
| New York | $46,450 | $43,680–$56,000 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.