Continuous Mining Machine Operator Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$57,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-8% vs US median
US median $61,810
State Rank
#19 of 27
140 employed here

How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operator make in Georgia?

A Continuous Mining Machine Operator working in Georgia earns a median salary of $57,160 per year, or about $27.48 per hour. That is 8% below the national median of $61,810 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $46,790 while the top 10% make $64,870 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,170 and $63,070 a year.

Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,790$22.50
25th percentile (early career)$50,170$24.12
50th percentile (median)$57,160$27.48
75th percentile (experienced)$63,070$30.32
90th percentile (top earners)$64,870$31.19

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 19th out of 27 states and territories for Continuous Mining Machine Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Minnesota$90,820
2Nevada$85,590
3Wyoming$85,260
4Colorado$81,110
5West Virginia$77,570

Working as a Continuous Mining Machine Operator in Georgia

Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Continuous Mining Machine Operators in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($57,160) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operator make in Georgia?
The median Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary in Georgia is $57,160 per year, or about $27.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,790 at the entry level to $64,870 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Continuous Mining Machine Operators about 8% less than the national median of $61,810. Georgia ranks 19th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Continuous Mining Machine Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,160 a year. About 140 Continuous Mining Machine Operators are employed in Georgia. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.