What are the main factors that influence a Mining Project Operating Manager's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Mining Project Operating Manager's salary?

A Mining Project Operating Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $142,383 for beginners, reaching about $144,333 at mid-level, and approach $153,420 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Mining Project Operating Manager?

Mining Project Operating Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mining Project Operating Manager roles are District of Columbia $155,990, California $155,390, Massachusetts $153,290. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mining Project Operating Manager roles make?

Salaries for Mining Project Operating Manager level roles vary by specialization: Operating Systems Programming Manager: $161,500; Operating Systems Administration Manager: $146,300; Mining Manager: $140,900; Mining Operations Manager: $140,860; Assistant Manager Mining: $140,368.

Mining Project Operating Manager Salary in Hawaii

How much does a Mining Project Operating Manager make in Hawaii?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mining Project Operating Manager in Hawaii is $147,290 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $71.

However, a Mining Project Operating Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $178,812
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $134,190 to $163,790
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $122,263

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Mining Project Operating Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,790	$13,649	$3,150	$79
Average	$147,290	$12,274	$2,833	$71
25th Percentile	$134,190	$11,183	$2,581	$65

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Key Factors That Influence Mining Project Operating Manager Salaries

A Mining Project Operating Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mining Project Operating Manager	$142,383
Intermediate Level Mining Project Operating Manager	$142,968
Senior Level Mining Project Operating Manager	$144,333
Specialist Level Mining Project Operating Manager	$148,491
Expert Level Mining Project Operating Manager	$153,420

How Do Mining Project Operating Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Mining Project Operating Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,990.
California: $155,390.
Massachusetts: $153,290.

District of Columbia $155,990 California $155,390 Massachusetts $153,290 Washington $152,790 New Jersey $152,690 Alaska $152,490 Connecticut $150,590 New York $149,790

Hawaii $147,290 Rhode Island $146,090 Maryland $145,290 Minnesota $144,190 Colorado $143,790 Illinois $143,590 Oregon $143,090 Delaware $142,690

New Hampshire $142,390 Virginia $141,890 Pennsylvania $140,290 Nevada $139,490 North Dakota $139,190 Michigan $138,790 Wisconsin $138,590 Vermont $138,290

Maine $137,390 Texas $137,390 Arizona $137,290 Ohio $137,190 Georgia $135,890 Indiana $135,290 Wyoming $135,090 Utah $134,890

Iowa $134,790 Kansas $134,190 Louisiana $133,990 Missouri $133,890 North Carolina $133,890 Florida $133,290 Montana $132,990 Nebraska $132,690

Kentucky $132,590 South Carolina $131,990 Tennessee $131,690 Idaho $131,490 New Mexico $130,490 Oklahoma $130,290 Alabama $129,490 South Dakota $128,090

Arkansas $127,290 West Virginia $126,890 Mississippi $125,690

Top Paying Cities for Mining Project Operating Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Aiea: $146,490
Anahola: $144,590
Captain Cook: $144,390

Aiea, HI $146,490 Anahola, HI $144,590 Captain Cook, HI $144,390 Eleele, HI $144,790 Ewa Beach, HI $146,290 Kapolei, HI $146,190 Haiku, HI $144,690 Hakalau, HI $144,290

Haleiwa, HI $145,890 Hana, HI $144,290 Hanalei, HI $144,390 Hanamaulu, HI $144,690 Hanapepe, HI $144,790 Hauula, HI $146,190 Hawaii National Park, HI $144,490 Hawi, HI $144,690

Hilo, HI $144,590 Princeville, HI $144,590 Holualoa, HI $144,490 Honaunau, HI $144,190 Honokaa, HI $144,390 Honomu, HI $144,590 Hoolehua, HI $144,190 Kaaawa, HI $146,190

Kahuku, HI $145,890 Kahului, HI $144,990 Kailua, HI $146,390 Ocean View, HI $144,590 Waikoloa, HI $144,590 Keauhou, HI $144,490 Kailua Kona, HI $144,590 Kalaheo, HI $144,690

Kalaupapa, HI $144,090 Kamuela, HI $144,490 Kaneohe, HI $146,390 Kapaa, HI $144,790 Kaumakani, HI $144,890 Kaunakakai, HI $144,390 Keaau, HI $144,690 Kealakekua, HI $144,690

Kealia, HI $144,690 Kekaha, HI $144,590 Kihei, HI $144,790 Kilauea, HI $144,590 Kapaau, HI $144,490 Koloa, HI $144,690 Kualapuu, HI $144,290 Kunia, HI $146,190

Kurtistown, HI $144,690 Lahaina, HI $144,690 Laie, HI $145,990 Lanai City, HI $144,290 Laupahoehoe, HI $144,690 Lawai, HI $144,890 Lihue, HI $144,690 Makawao, HI $144,790

Makaweli, HI $144,290 Maunaloa, HI $143,990 Mountain View, HI $144,590 Naalehu, HI $144,290 Ninole, HI $144,190 Ookala, HI $144,290 Paauilo, HI $144,390 Pahala, HI $144,290

Pahoa, HI $144,490 Paia, HI $144,690 Papaaloa, HI $144,690 Papaikou, HI $144,390 Pearl City, HI $146,390 Pepeekeo, HI $144,690 Puunene, HI $144,990 Volcano, HI $144,490

Wahiawa, HI $146,090 Pukalani, HI $144,790 Mililani, HI $146,290 Kula, HI $144,490 Waialua, HI $145,890 Waianae, HI $145,990 Wailuku, HI $144,790 Waimanalo, HI $146,390

Waimea, HI $144,890 Waipahu, HI $146,290 Honolulu, HI $146,490 J B P H H, HI $146,490 Wheeler Army Airfield, HI $146,190 Schofield Barracks, HI $146,190 Fort Shafter, HI $146,490 Tripler Army Medical Center, HI $146,490

Camp H M Smith, HI $146,490 M C B H Kaneohe Bay, HI $146,290 Wake Island, HI $146,490

Mining Project Operating Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mining Project Operating Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$134,190

Average $147,290/year

$163,790

$11,183

Average $12,274/month

$13,649

$2,581

Average $2,833/week

$3,150

$65

Average $71/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$163,790	$13,649	$3,150	$79
Average	$147,290	$12,274	$2,833	$71
25th Percentile	$134,190	$11,183	$2,581	$65

Mining Project Operating Manager Salary Growth & Career Path

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For a Mining Project Operating Manager, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Single Facility/Plant Manager role. This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to $200,800 - a projected growth of 36% over your current level.

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