How much does a continuous mining machine operator make in Colorado?
$81,110a year
Median yearly pay for continuous mining machine operators in Colorado. That is $39.00 an hour or $6,759 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.00
- Vs. national median
- +31%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $73,130Median: $81,110Highest 10%: $81,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,130 | $35.16 | |
| 25th | $81,040 | $38.96 | |
| Median | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| 75th | $81,110 | $39.00 | |
| 90th | $81,110 | $39.00 |
Cities in Colorado
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for continuous mining machine operators.
| 1. Minnesota | $90,820 |
| 2. Nevada | $85,590 |
| 3. Wyoming | $85,260 |
| 4. Colorado | $81,110 |
| 5. West Virginia | $77,570 |
| 6. Illinois | $74,830 |
| 7. Indiana | $71,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a continuous mining machine operator make an hour in Colorado?
The median hourly pay in Colorado is $39.00 ($81,110 a year).
Do continuous mining machine operators make more in Colorado than the national average?
Yes: $81,110 against $61,810 nationally, 31% more.
Where does Colorado rank for continuous mining machine operator pay?
Colorado ranks 4 of 27 states.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.