Careers · Continuous Mining Machine Operators · Kentucky
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Kentucky
Continuous mining machine operators run self-propelled equipment that extracts coal, metal ores, nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand directly from mine faces. The extracted material loads continuously onto conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks In Kentucky the median pay is $50,020 a year, 19% below the national median of $61,810.
$50,020median pay in Kentucky, per year
$49,900–$63,330middle half earn
390employed in Kentucky
$61,810U.S. median, for comparison
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against continuous mining machine operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against continuous mining machine operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceCritical ThinkingTroubleshootingRepairingJudgment and Decision MakingActive Listening
Knowledge areas
MechanicalProduction and ProcessingLaw and GovernmentEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and Management
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Continuous Mining Machine Operators.
Licenses and training in Kentucky
Continuous Mining Machine Operators pay in other states
Minnesota · $90,820Nevada · $85,590Wyoming · $85,260Colorado · $81,110West Virginia · $77,570Illinois · $74,830Indiana · $71,570Virginia · $63,480California · $62,790Florida · $62,580
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against continuous mining machine operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against continuous mining machine operators and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 47-5041.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Kentucky, annual.