How much does a continuous mining machine operator make in Kentucky?
$50,020a year
Median yearly pay for continuous mining machine operators in Kentucky. That is $24.05 an hour or $4,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.05
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 27
- Jobs in the state
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,950Median: $50,020Highest 10%: $68,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,950 | $23.53 | |
| 25th | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| Median | $50,020 | $24.05 | |
| 75th | $63,330 | $30.45 | |
| 90th | $68,260 | $32.82 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for continuous mining machine operators.
| 18. Michigan | $57,760 |
| 19. Georgia | $57,160 |
| 20. Nebraska | $51,760 |
| 21. Kentucky | $50,020 |
| 22. Texas | $48,950 |
| 23. New Mexico | $48,900 |
| 24. Arkansas | $47,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a continuous mining machine operator make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $24.05 ($50,020 a year).
Do continuous mining machine operators make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $50,020 against $61,810 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for continuous mining machine operator pay?
Kentucky ranks 21 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.