Ohio Median
$58,030
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.90
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-6% vs US median
US median $61,810
State Rank
#17 of 27
260 employed here
How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operator make in Ohio?
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Ohio take home a median of $58,030 annually — roughly $27.90 an hour — which runs 6% below the national median of $61,810.
Within Ohio, entry-level pay starts around $46,800 while the top 10% make $76,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $48,880 and $75,930 a year.
Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary range in Ohio
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $48,880 | $23.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $58,030 | $27.90 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $75,930 | $36.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,370 | $36.72 |
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How Ohio compares
Ohio ranks 17th out of 27 states and territories for Continuous Mining Machine Operator pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary in other states
Minnesota $90,820Nevada $85,590Wyoming $85,260Colorado $81,110West Virginia $77,570Illinois $74,830Indiana $71,570Virginia $63,480California $62,790Florida $62,580Idaho $60,990Arizona $60,880Pennsylvania $60,780Utah $59,420Alabama $59,360North Carolina $59,030Michigan $57,760Georgia $57,160Nebraska $51,760Kentucky $50,020Texas $48,950New Mexico $48,900Arkansas $47,890Missouri $47,280Oklahoma $46,980New York $46,450
Working as a Continuous Mining Machine Operator in Ohio
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 Ohio pay ($58,030) 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 Ohio?
The median Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary in Ohio is $58,030 per year, or about $27.90 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,800 at the entry level to $76,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Ohio pay compare to the national average?
Ohio pays Continuous Mining Machine Operators about 6% less than the national median of $61,810. Ohio ranks 17th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Ohio a good state for Continuous Mining Machine Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $58,030 a year. About 260 Continuous Mining Machine Operators are employed in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
The highest-paying occupations in Ohio include Surgeon, All Other ($554,220), Cardiologist ($504,260), Anesthesiologist ($490,530), 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.