Continuous Miner Operator (CMO) Career

*A job as a Continuous Miner Operator (CMO) falls under the broader career category of Continuous Mining Machine Operators. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Continuous Mining Machine Operators : Operate self-propelled mining machines that rip coal, metal and nonmetal ores, rock, stone, or sand from the mine face and load it onto conveyors, shuttle cars, or trucks in a continuous operation.


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Continuous Mining Machine Operator Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$62,110

Median Hourly Wage

$29.86*

Total Employed Nationally

15,700


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.