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

A Mining Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Mining Engineering (0-2 years)earns $77,525, a Mine Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,827, a Mine Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,345, a Mine Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,636,

What are the highest paying states for a Mining Engineering?

Mining Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Mining Engineering roles are District of Columbia $80,834, California $80,527, Massachusetts $79,454. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Mining Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Mining Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Mining Manager: $141,000; Mining Geologist: $98,368; Mining Technician: $93,416; Mining Operations Superintendent: $85,790; Mining Consultant: $82,298.

Mining Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Mining Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mining Engineering in Rhode Island is $75,694 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,022
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,904 to $81,624
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,900

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Mining Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,624	$6,802	$1,570	$39
Average	$75,694	$6,308	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$66,904	$5,575	$1,287	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Mining Engineering Salaries

A Mining Engineering'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 Mining Engineering 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 Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,834.
California: $80,527.
Massachusetts: $79,454.

District of Columbia $80,834 California $80,527 Massachusetts $79,454 Washington $79,162 New Jersey $79,133 Alaska $79,031 Connecticut $78,023 New York $77,614

Hawaii $76,307 Rhode Island $75,694 Maryland $75,278 Minnesota $74,708 Colorado $74,489 Illinois $74,416 Oregon $74,139 Delaware $73,935

New Hampshire $73,806 Virginia $73,518 Pennsylvania $72,679 Nevada $72,255 North Dakota $72,117 Michigan $71,898 Wisconsin $71,817 Vermont $71,657

Texas $71,211 Maine $71,182 Arizona $71,138 Ohio $71,087 Georgia $70,416 Indiana $70,080 Wyoming $70,014 Utah $69,912

Iowa $69,868 Kansas $69,518 Louisiana $69,415 North Carolina $69,379 Missouri $69,364 Florida $69,080 Montana $68,926 Nebraska $68,780

Kentucky $68,700 South Carolina $68,408 Tennessee $68,225 Idaho $68,152 New Mexico $67,619 Oklahoma $67,503 Alabama $67,072 South Dakota $66,349

Arkansas $65,955 West Virginia $65,743 Mississippi $65,108

Top Paying Cities for Mining Engineerings

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: $76,640
Albion: $75,993
Ashaway: $76,495

Adamsville, RI $76,640 Albion, RI $75,993 Ashaway, RI $76,495 Barrington, RI $75,793 Block Island, RI $76,215 Bradford, RI $76,449 Bristol, RI $76,085 Carolina, RI $76,323

Charlestown, RI $76,350 Chepachet, RI $76,199 Clayville, RI $75,986 Coventry, RI $75,990 West Greenwich, RI $76,199 East Greenwich, RI $75,939 Exeter, RI $76,178 Fiskeville, RI $75,791

Forestdale, RI $76,375 Foster, RI $76,158 Glendale, RI $76,381 Greene, RI $76,258 Greenville, RI $75,820 Harmony, RI $75,918 Harrisville, RI $76,348 Hope, RI $75,839

Hope Valley, RI $76,428 Hopkinton, RI $76,529 Jamestown, RI $76,273 Kenyon, RI $76,313 Little Compton, RI $76,629 Manville, RI $76,093 Mapleville, RI $76,213 Newport, RI $76,350

Middletown, RI $76,383 North Kingstown, RI $76,069 North Scituate, RI $75,919 Oakland, RI $76,296 Pascoag, RI $76,399 Pawtucket, RI $75,679 Central Falls, RI $75,713 Cumberland, RI $76,143

Lincoln, RI $75,789 Portsmouth, RI $76,342 Prudence Island, RI $76,185 Rockville, RI $76,517 Saunderstown, RI $76,227 Shannock, RI $76,318 Slatersville, RI $76,376 Slocum, RI $76,225

Tiverton, RI $76,574 Wakefield, RI $76,292 Kingston, RI $76,263 Narragansett, RI $76,313 Peace Dale, RI $76,283 Warren, RI $75,988 Warwick, RI $75,777 Westerly, RI $76,513

West Kingston, RI $76,287 West Warwick, RI $75,869 Wood River Junction, RI $76,396 Woonsocket, RI $76,380 North Smithfield, RI $76,206 Wyoming, RI $76,318 Providence, RI $75,658 Cranston, RI $75,668

North Providence, RI $75,677 East Providence, RI $75,663 Riverside, RI $75,687 Rumford, RI $75,676 Smithfield, RI $75,829 Johnston, RI $75,702

Mining Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Mining Engineering'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 August 01, 2026

$66,904

Average $75,694/year

$81,624

$5,575

Average $6,308/month

$6,802

$1,287

Average $1,456/week

$1,570

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,624	$6,802	$1,570	$39
Average	$75,694	$6,308	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$66,904	$5,575	$1,287	$32

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Mining Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Mining Engineering make in Rhode Island?

Key Factors That Influence Mining Engineering Salaries

How Do Mining Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Top Paying Cities for Mining Engineerings

Mining Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Salaries of jobs related to Mining Engineering

Find Your Next Mining Engineering Job

Cost of Living In Rhode Island

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