What are the main factors that influence a Mine 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 Mine Manager's salary?

A Mine Manager's salary grows with experience: starting around $137,848 for beginners, reaching about $139,729 at mid-level, and approach $148,565 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Mine Manager?

Mine Manager salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mine Manager roles are District of Columbia $155,852, California $155,260, Massachusetts $153,191. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mine Manager roles make?

Salaries for Mine Manager level roles vary by specialization: Mine Geologist V: $131,420; Mine Engineer IV: $129,316; Mine Geologist IV: $109,500; Mine Engineer III: $104,570; Mine Engineer II: $94,627.

Mine Manager Salary in Delaware

How much does a Mine Manager make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mine Manager in Delaware is $142,550 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $69.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $173,346
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $129,949 to $158,670
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $118,476

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Mine Manager Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,670	$13,222	$3,051	$76
Average	$142,550	$11,879	$2,741	$69
25th Percentile	$129,949	$10,829	$2,499	$62

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Key Factors That Influence Mine Manager Salaries

A Mine 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.

How Experience Level Affects Mine Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Mine Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $137,848
Early Career (1-2 years): $138,412
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $139,729
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $143,753
Expert (over 8 years): $148,565

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Mine Manager	$137,848
Intermediate Level Mine Manager	$138,412
Senior Level Mine Manager	$139,729
Specialist Level Mine Manager	$143,753
Expert Level Mine Manager	$148,565

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How Do Mine 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 Mine Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $155,852.
California: $155,260.
Massachusetts: $153,191.

District of Columbia $155,852 California $155,260 Massachusetts $153,191 Washington $152,628 New Jersey $152,572 Alaska $152,375 Connecticut $150,432 New York $149,644

Hawaii $147,124 Rhode Island $145,942 Maryland $145,140 Minnesota $144,042 Colorado $143,619 Illinois $143,479 Oregon $142,944 Delaware $142,550

New Hampshire $142,302 Virginia $141,747 Pennsylvania $140,129 Nevada $139,312 North Dakota $139,045 Michigan $138,622 Wisconsin $138,468 Vermont $138,158

Texas $137,299 Maine $137,243 Arizona $137,158 Ohio $137,060 Georgia $135,765 Indiana $135,117 Wyoming $134,991 Utah $134,794

Iowa $134,709 Kansas $134,034 Louisiana $133,837 North Carolina $133,766 Missouri $133,738 Florida $133,189 Montana $132,893 Nebraska $132,612

Kentucky $132,457 South Carolina $131,894 Tennessee $131,542 Idaho $131,401 New Mexico $130,374 Oklahoma $130,149 Alabama $129,318 South Dakota $127,925

Arkansas $127,164 West Virginia $126,756 Mississippi $125,532

Top Paying Cities for Mine 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:

Lincoln: $147,533
Little Creek: $146,167
Magnolia: $146,773

Lincoln, DE $147,533 Little Creek, DE $146,167 Magnolia, DE $146,773 Milford, DE $147,533 Marydel, DE $145,618 Millsboro, DE $147,533 Millville, DE $148,518 Milton, DE $147,533

Nassau, DE $147,533 Ocean View, DE $148,518 Rehoboth Beach, DE $148,518 Seaford, DE $145,984 Selbyville, DE $148,518 Smyrna, DE $145,449 Viola, DE $146,773 Woodside, DE $146,350

Bear, DE $144,380 Newark, DE $144,436 Claymont, DE $144,548 Delaware City, DE $144,436 Hockessin, DE $144,548 Kirkwood, DE $144,436 Middletown, DE $145,154 Montchanin, DE $144,548

New Castle, DE $144,548 Odessa, DE $145,351 Port Penn, DE $144,042 Rockland, DE $144,548 Saint Georges, DE $144,436 Townsend, DE $145,140 Winterthur, DE $144,548 Lewes, DE $147,533

Wilmington, DE $144,548 Dover, DE $146,097 Dover Afb, DE $146,435 Bethany Beach, DE $148,518 Bethel, DE $145,984 Bridgeville, DE $147,533 Camden Wyoming, DE $146,252 Cheswold, DE $145,759

Clayton, DE $145,393 Dagsboro, DE $148,518 Delmar, DE $145,984 Ellendale, DE $147,533 Felton, DE $147,533 Fenwick Island, DE $148,518 Frankford, DE $148,518 Frederica, DE $147,533

Georgetown, DE $147,533 Greenwood, DE $147,533 Harbeson, DE $147,533 Harrington, DE $147,533 Hartly, DE $145,323 Houston, DE $147,533 Kenton, DE $145,393 Laurel, DE $145,984

Yorklyn, DE $144,548

Mine Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mine 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.

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$129,949

Average $142,550/year

$158,670

$10,829

Average $11,879/month

$13,222

$2,499

Average $2,741/week

$3,051

$62

Average $69/hour

$76

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$158,670	$13,222	$3,051	$76
Average	$142,550	$11,879	$2,741	$69
25th Percentile	$129,949	$10,829	$2,499	$62

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