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.
- O*NET-SOC code
47-5041.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$61,810
Employment, U.S.14,000
Median hourly wage$29.72
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $46,770 | $51,610 | $61,810 | $77,570 | $86,210 |
By state (27)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 340 | $59,360 | 1.81 |
| Arizona | 2,850 | $60,880 | 9.76 |
| Arkansas | 80 | $47,890 | 0.68 |
| California | 940 | $62,790 | 0.57 |
| Colorado | 290 | $81,110 | 1.14 |
| Florida | 230 | $62,580 | 0.25 |
| Georgia | 140 | $57,160 | 0.32 |
| Idaho | 70 | $60,990 | 0.91 |
| Illinois | 230 | $74,830 | 0.42 |
| Indiana | 170 | $71,570 | 0.58 |
| Kentucky | 390 | $50,020 | 2.18 |
| Michigan | 180 | $57,760 | 0.45 |
| Minnesota | 420 | $90,820 | 1.58 |
| Missouri | 920 | $47,280 | 3.47 |
| Nebraska | 70 | $51,760 | 0.79 |
| Nevada | 1,110 | $85,590 | 7.95 |
| New Mexico | 470 | $48,900 | 6.06 |
| New York | 180 | $46,450 | 0.21 |
| North Carolina | 230 | $59,030 | 0.52 |
| Ohio | 260 | $58,030 | 0.51 |
| Oklahoma | 310 | $46,980 | 2.04 |
| Pennsylvania | 510 | $60,780 | 0.93 |
| Texas | 390 | $48,950 | 0.31 |
| Utah | 890 | $59,420 | 5.72 |
| Virginia | 230 | $63,480 | 0.63 |
| West Virginia | 720 | $77,570 | 11.45 |
| Wyoming | 330 | $85,260 | 13.03 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loading and Moving Machine Operators, Underground Mining | 1-2 | 0.978 |
| 2 | Roof Bolters, Mining | 1-2 | 0.973 |
| 3 | Helpers--Extraction Workers | 1-2 | 0.970 |
| 4 | Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas | 1-2 | 0.969 |
| 5 | Crane and Tower Operators | 3 | 0.964 |
| 6 | Dredge Operators | 1-2 | 0.962 |
| 7 | Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | 1-2 | 0.962 |
| 8 | Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1-2 | 0.959 |
| 9 | Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 10 | Extruding and Forming Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Synthetic and Glass Fibers | 1-2 | 0.956 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Continuous Mining Machine Operators, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Operators, Oil and Gas | Quality Control Analysis | 1.12 | 0.962 |
| Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Quality Control Analysis | 1.38 | 0.959 |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Quality Control Analysis | 0.88 | 0.950 |
| Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders | Reading Comprehension | 0.87 | 0.950 |
| Rail Car Repairers | Repairing | 1.00 | 0.949 |
| Adhesive Bonding Machine Operators and Tenders | Quality Control Analysis | 1.00 | 0.948 |
| Biomass Plant Technicians | Writing | 1.00 | 0.945 |
| Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Installation | 1.26 | 0.945 |
| Engine and Other Machine Assemblers | Reading Comprehension | 0.87 | 0.944 |
| Service Unit Operators, Oil and Gas | Writing | 1.00 | 0.942 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Continuous Mining Machine Operators, excluding software Continuous Mining Machine Operators already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| SAP software | 7 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Microsoft Windows | 6 of 20 | 1.1x |
| Email software | 3 of 20 | 0.5x |
| Microsoft Outlook | 10 of 20 | 0.7x |
| Web browser software | 3 of 20 | 0.3x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.88 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 3.88 | 3.62 |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 3.25 | 3.00 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.25 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 3.00 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.12 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.38 |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.12 |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.75 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.38 | not rated |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical | 3.94 | 4.69 |
| Production and Processing | 3.71 | 3.72 |
| Law and Government | 3.37 | 3.40 |
| Education and Training | 3.25 | 3.91 |
| English Language | 2.83 | 2.42 |
| Administration and Management | 2.81 | 2.75 |
| Transportation | 2.70 | 3.03 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.67 | 2.71 |
| Design | 2.57 | 2.47 |
| Engineering and Technology | 2.56 | 2.70 |
| Mathematics | 2.55 | 2.79 |
| Building and Construction | 2.53 | 2.70 |
| Telecommunications | 2.44 | 1.96 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.34 | 2.00 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 2.17 | 1.41 |
| Physics | 2.06 | 2.15 |
| Communications and Media | 2.05 | 1.87 |
| Computers and Electronics | 1.93 | 1.47 |
| Geography | 1.91 | 1.73 |
| Psychology | 1.88 | 1.72 |
| Chemistry | 1.84 | 1.76 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.70 | 1.21 |
| Administrative | 1.66 | 1.34 |
| Sales and Marketing | 1.56 | 1.10 |
| Biology | 1.53 | 0.93 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.52 | 0.88 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.46 | 0.75 |
| History and Archeology | 1.40 | not rated |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.36 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.21 | not rated |
| Foreign Language | 1.10 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.10 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Control Precision | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 3.88 | 3.12 |
| Reaction Time | 3.75 | 4.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 3.75 | 3.88 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.75 | 3.62 |
| Rate Control | 3.62 | 3.50 |
| Near Vision | 3.62 | 3.25 |
| Depth Perception | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 3.50 | 3.38 |
| Selective Attention | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Far Vision | 3.38 | 3.50 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.38 | 3.38 |
| Response Orientation | 3.12 | 3.50 |
| Extent Flexibility | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Perceptual Speed | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 3.12 | 3.25 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Oral Expression | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Auditory Attention | 3.00 | 3.88 |
| Static Strength | 3.00 | 3.50 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.00 | 3.12 |
| Category Flexibility | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Visualization | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Time Sharing | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Oral Comprehension | 2.88 | 3.50 |
| Speech Clarity | 2.88 | 2.38 |
| Speech Recognition | 2.88 | 2.25 |
| Stamina | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Spatial Orientation | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.75 | 2.50 |
| Glare Sensitivity | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Night Vision | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Sound Localization | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.38 | 2.38 |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Written Expression | 2.25 | 2.12 |
| Peripheral Vision | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.25 | 1.75 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 2.25 |
| Memorization | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Number Facility | 1.88 | 1.38 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.50 | 0.75 |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft PowerPoint hot
- Microsoft Word hot
- Fleet monitoring system software
- Hitachi ZXLink
- Leica Geosystems FMS
- Minitab
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckley, WV | 120 | 32.05 | $64,270 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 120 | 23.52 | $66,300 |
| Tucson, AZ | 720 | 20.51 | $60,880 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 380 | 5.06 | $57,900 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 710 | 3.33 | $63,250 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 140 | 1.39 | $60,780 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 100 | 1.01 | $47,950 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 120 | 1.00 | $48,120 |