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 $76,625, a Miner (2-4 years)earns $99,636, a Mine Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $110,041, a Mine Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $136,032,

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 Rhode Island

How much does a Miner make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Miner in Rhode Island is $97,917 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $47.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $114,844
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,666 to $106,777
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $82,155

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Miner Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,777	$8,898	$2,053	$51
Average	$97,917	$8,160	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$89,666	$7,472	$1,724	$43

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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:

Adamsville: $99,141
Albion: $98,303
Ashaway: $98,953

Adamsville, RI $99,141 Albion, RI $98,303 Ashaway, RI $98,953 Barrington, RI $98,044 Block Island, RI $98,590 Bradford, RI $98,893 Bristol, RI $98,422 Carolina, RI $98,730

Charlestown, RI $98,766 Chepachet, RI $98,569 Clayville, RI $98,294 Coventry, RI $98,299 West Greenwich, RI $98,570 East Greenwich, RI $98,233 Exeter, RI $98,543 Fiskeville, RI $98,042

Forestdale, RI $98,798 Foster, RI $98,517 Glendale, RI $98,805 Greene, RI $98,647 Greenville, RI $98,080 Harmony, RI $98,207 Harrisville, RI $98,763 Hope, RI $98,104

Hope Valley, RI $98,866 Hopkinton, RI $98,996 Jamestown, RI $98,666 Kenyon, RI $98,717 Little Compton, RI $99,125 Manville, RI $98,432 Mapleville, RI $98,588 Newport, RI $98,765

Middletown, RI $98,808 North Kingstown, RI $98,402 North Scituate, RI $98,208 Oakland, RI $98,695 Pascoag, RI $98,828 Pawtucket, RI $97,898 Central Falls, RI $97,941 Cumberland, RI $98,497

Lincoln, RI $98,039 Portsmouth, RI $98,754 Prudence Island, RI $98,551 Rockville, RI $98,981 Saunderstown, RI $98,606 Shannock, RI $98,723 Slatersville, RI $98,799 Slocum, RI $98,603

Tiverton, RI $99,055 Wakefield, RI $98,690 Kingston, RI $98,652 Narragansett, RI $98,717 Peace Dale, RI $98,678 Warren, RI $98,297 Warwick, RI $98,023 Westerly, RI $98,976

West Kingston, RI $98,683 West Warwick, RI $98,143 Wood River Junction, RI $98,824 Woonsocket, RI $98,803 North Smithfield, RI $98,579 Wyoming, RI $98,723 Providence, RI $97,869 Cranston, RI $97,883

North Providence, RI $97,894 East Providence, RI $97,876 Riverside, RI $97,907 Rumford, RI $97,893 Smithfield, RI $98,091 Johnston, RI $97,927

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

$89,666

Average $97,917/year

$106,777

$7,472

Average $8,160/month

$8,898

$1,724

Average $1,883/week

$2,053

$43

Average $47/hour

$51

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$106,777	$8,898	$2,053	$51
Average	$97,917	$8,160	$1,883	$47
25th Percentile	$89,666	$7,472	$1,724	$43

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