Continuous Mining Machine Operators Salary in Arizona

$30,826 $100,040
10th pct Median: $58,163 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$30,826
25th Percentile$41,877
50th (Median)$58,163
75th Percentile$80,265
90th (Top Earners)$100,040
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Arizona median salary of $58,163 for Continuous Mining Machine Operators has the purchasing power of approximately $56,088 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Arizona's higher cost of living (COL index: 103.7) 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 Arizona?
Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Arizona earn a median annual salary of $58,163 per year ($27.96/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $59,350.
Is Arizona a good state for Continuous Mining Machine Operators?
Arizona pays slightly below the national average for continuous mining machine operators. Cost of living in Arizona is near the national average (COL index: 103.7).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Arizona?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 103.7 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $58,163 salary in Arizona has the purchasing power of approximately $56,088 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Arizona reduce real purchasing power.
How does Arizona 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 Arizona

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Radiologists $303,722
2 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $300,096
3 Neurologists $289,688
4 Surgeons, All Other $288,630
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $266,442
6 Physicians, Pathologists $239,042
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $238,473
8 Obstetricians and Gynecologists $234,416
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Continuous Mining Machine Operators in Arizona

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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