Continuous Mining Machine Operators
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Calculated automation risk
High Risk (61-80%): Jobs in this category face a significant threat from automation, as many of their tasks can be easily automated using current or near-future technologies.
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Growth
The number of 'Continuous Mining Machine Operators' job openings is expected to rise 1.6% by 2032
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2024.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Continuous Mining Machine Operators' was $61,420, or $29 per hour
'Continuous Mining Machine Operators' were paid 27.8% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 15,700 people employed as 'Continuous Mining Machine Operators' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 9 thousand people are employed as 'Continuous Mining Machine Operators'.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 47-5041.00
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