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

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

How does experience change A Miner's salary?

A Miner's salary grows with experience: a Mine Engineer I (0-2 years)earns $74,844, a Miner (2-4 years)earns $97,320, a Mine Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $107,483, a Mine Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $132,870,

What are the highest paying states for a Miner?

Miner salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Miner roles are District of Columbia $104,565, California $104,169, Massachusetts $102,780. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Miner roles make?

Salaries for Miner level roles vary by specialization: Underground Coal Miner: $99,627; Continuous Miner Operator: $96,478; Underground Development Miner: $94,782; Coal Miner: $90,323; Underground Miner: $59,549.

Miner Salary in Delaware

How much does a Miner make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Miner in Delaware is $95,641 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $46.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $112,174
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $87,582 to $104,295
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $80,245

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Miner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,295	$8,691	$2,006	$50
Average	$95,641	$7,970	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,582	$7,299	$1,684	$42

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Key Factors That Influence Miner Salaries

A Miner'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 Do Miner 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 Miners. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $104,565.
California: $104,169.
Massachusetts: $102,780.

District of Columbia $104,565 California $104,169 Massachusetts $102,780 Washington $102,403 New Jersey $102,365 Alaska $102,233 Connecticut $100,929 New York $100,400

Hawaii $98,710 Rhode Island $97,917 Maryland $97,378 Minnesota $96,642 Colorado $96,358 Illinois $96,264 Oregon $95,905 Delaware $95,641

New Hampshire $95,474 Virginia $95,102 Pennsylvania $94,016 Nevada $93,468 North Dakota $93,289 Michigan $93,006 Wisconsin $92,902 Vermont $92,694

Texas $92,118 Maine $92,080 Arizona $92,024 Ohio $91,957 Georgia $91,089 Indiana $90,654 Wyoming $90,569 Utah $90,437

Iowa $90,380 Kansas $89,927 Louisiana $89,795 North Carolina $89,747 Missouri $89,729 Florida $89,360 Montana $89,162 Nebraska $88,973

Kentucky $88,869 South Carolina $88,491 Tennessee $88,255 Idaho $88,161 New Mexico $87,471 Oklahoma $87,320 Alabama $86,763 South Dakota $85,828

Arkansas $85,318 West Virginia $85,044 Mississippi $84,223

Top Paying Cities for Miners

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: $95,210
Little Creek: $95,907
Magnolia: $95,769

Lincoln, DE $95,210 Little Creek, DE $95,907 Magnolia, DE $95,769 Milford, DE $95,452 Marydel, DE $95,608 Millsboro, DE $94,810 Millville, DE $94,957 Milton, DE $95,121

Nassau, DE $95,190 Ocean View, DE $94,941 Rehoboth Beach, DE $95,123 Seaford, DE $95,177 Selbyville, DE $94,783 Smyrna, DE $95,973 Viola, DE $95,531 Woodside, DE $95,788

Bear, DE $95,567 Newark, DE $95,531 Claymont, DE $95,727 Delaware City, DE $95,626 Hockessin, DE $95,523 Kirkwood, DE $95,608 Middletown, DE $95,645 Montchanin, DE $95,544

New Castle, DE $95,558 Odessa, DE $95,693 Port Penn, DE $95,757 Rockland, DE $95,554 Saint Georges, DE $95,615 Townsend, DE $95,762 Winterthur, DE $95,565 Lewes, DE $95,158

Wilmington, DE $95,527 Dover, DE $95,907 Dover Afb, DE $95,402 Bethany Beach, DE $94,841 Bethel, DE $94,939 Bridgeville, DE $95,163 Camden Wyoming, DE $95,637 Cheswold, DE $95,876

Clayton, DE $95,879 Dagsboro, DE $94,775 Delmar, DE $94,623 Ellendale, DE $94,910 Felton, DE $95,444 Fenwick Island, DE $94,795 Frankford, DE $94,630 Frederica, DE $95,539

Georgetown, DE $94,739 Greenwood, DE $95,178 Harbeson, DE $94,840 Harrington, DE $95,323 Hartly, DE $95,620 Houston, DE $95,187 Kenton, DE $95,883 Laurel, DE $94,682

Yorklyn, DE $95,551

Miner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Miner'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 July 01, 2026

$87,582

Average $95,641/year

$104,295

$7,299

Average $7,970/month

$8,691

$1,684

Average $1,839/week

$2,006

$42

Average $46/hour

$50

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$104,295	$8,691	$2,006	$50
Average	$95,641	$7,970	$1,839	$46
25th Percentile	$87,582	$7,299	$1,684	$42

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