How much does a continuous mining machine operator make in Illinois?
$74,830a year
Median yearly pay for continuous mining machine operators in Illinois. That is $35.98 an hour or $6,236 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.98
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,490Median: $74,830Highest 10%: $79,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| 25th | $47,490 | $22.83 | |
| Median | $74,830 | $35.98 | |
| 75th | $78,500 | $37.74 | |
| 90th | $79,280 | $38.12 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $48,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for continuous mining machine operators.
| 3. Wyoming | $85,260 |
| 4. Colorado | $81,110 |
| 5. West Virginia | $77,570 |
| 6. Illinois | $74,830 |
| 7. Indiana | $71,570 |
| 8. Virginia | $63,480 |
| 9. California | $62,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a continuous mining machine operator make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $35.98 ($74,830 a year).
Do continuous mining machine operators make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $74,830 against $61,810 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Illinois rank for continuous mining machine operator pay?
Illinois ranks 6 of 27 states.
Which city in Illinois pays continuous mining machine operators the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $48,120 a year.
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.