Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Montana

$27,681 $89,832
10th pct Median: $52,228 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$27,681
25th Percentile$37,604
50th (Median)$52,228
75th Percentile$72,075
90th (Top Earners)$89,832
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Montana median salary of $52,228 for Continuous Mining Machine Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $48,136 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Montana's higher cost of living (COL index: 108.5) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Continuous Mining Machine Operators make in Montana?
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Montana earn a median annual salary of $52,228 per year ($25.11/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $59,350.
Is Montana a good state for Continuous Mining Machine Operators?
Montana pays slightly below the national average for continuous mining machine operators. Cost of living in Montana is higher average (COL index: 108.5).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Montana?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 108.5 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $52,228 salary in Montana has the purchasing power of approximately $48,136 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Montana reduce real purchasing power.
How does Montana compare to neighboring states for Continuous Mining Machine Operators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Continuous Mining Machine Operators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Montana

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $292,336
2 Radiologists $272,730
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $269,474
4 Neurologists $260,128
5 Surgeons, All Other $259,178
6 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $239,254
7 Psychiatrists $219,822
8 Physicians, Pathologists $214,650
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Montana

Continuous Mining Machine Operators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the construction trades sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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