How much does a Mining Engineer make?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Mining Engineer in the United States is $69,805. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $63,472 to $74,916, with most professionals earning between $57,705 and $79,570.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mining Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $57,705 US April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $63,472 US April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $69,805 US April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $74,916 US April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $79,570 US April 01, 2025
25% $63,472 10% $57,705 90% $79,570 75% $74,916 $69,805 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Mining Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Mine Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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