Texas Median
$48,950
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.53
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-21% vs US median
US median $61,810
State Rank
#22 of 27
390 employed here
How much does a Continuous Mining Machine Operator make in Texas?
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Texas take home a median of $48,950 annually — roughly $23.53 an hour — which runs 21% below the national median of $61,810.
Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $24,020 while the top 10% make $63,470 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,400 and $56,380 a year.
Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary range in Texas
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,020 | $11.55 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $32,400 | $15.58 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $48,950 | $23.53 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $56,380 | $27.11 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $63,470 | $30.51 |
|
How Texas compares
Texas ranks 22nd 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 $59,030Ohio $58,030Michigan $57,760Georgia $57,160Nebraska $51,760Kentucky $50,020New Mexico $48,900Arkansas $47,890Missouri $47,280Oklahoma $46,980New York $46,450
Working as a Continuous Mining Machine Operator in Texas
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 Texas pay ($48,950) 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 Texas?
The median Continuous Mining Machine Operator salary in Texas is $48,950 per year, or about $23.53 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $24,020 at the entry level to $63,470 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Continuous Mining Machine Operators about 21% less than the national median of $61,810. Texas ranks 22nd out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Continuous Mining Machine Operators?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $48,950 a year. About 390 Continuous Mining Machine Operators are employed in Texas. 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 Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), 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.