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Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Pennsylvania

Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Pennsylvania make a median of $56,770 a year, or about $27.29 an hour. The range runs from $42K at the entry level to $65K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Pennsylvania. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$57K
Median annual
$27.29/hr
Hourly rate
$42K
Entry level (10th %)
$65K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $57K get you in Pennsylvania?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,826/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,351/mo
Rent as % of take-home35.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$59,777/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,475/mo

About continuous mining machine operators

Education: High school diploma or equivalent
U.S. employed: 14,340
Pennsylvania employed: 390
Category: Construction & Trades

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Pennsylvania

Bar chart showing Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $41,620, 25th percentile $48,950, median $56,770, 75th percentile $60,780, 90th percentile $64,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$42K25th$49KMedian$57K75th$61K90th$65K
Bar chart showing Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary percentiles in Pennsylvania: 10th percentile $41,620, 25th percentile $48,950, median $56,770, 75th percentile $60,780, 90th percentile $64,790. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level continuous mining machine operators (10th percentile) start around $42K. Mid-career wages sit at $57K. Top earners bring in $65K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do continuous mining machine operators make in Pennsylvania?

The median is $56,770 a year, that works out to about $27 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $41,620, and experienced continuous mining machine operators can clear $64,790. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $57K enough to live in Pennsylvania?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,826/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,351/month, which eats 35.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a continuous mining machine operators salary go in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median continuous mining machine operators salary is worth about $59,777 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do continuous mining machine operators get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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