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 $77,546, a Mine Engineer II (2-4 years)earns $100,832, a Mine Engineer III (4-7 years)earns $111,362, a Mine Engineer IV (7+ years)earns $137,665,

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 $80,860, California $80,553, Massachusetts $79,480. 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: $98,355; Mining Technician: $93,419; Mining Operations Superintendent: $85,810; Mining Consultant: $82,158.

Mining Engineering Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Mining Engineering make in Rhode Island?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Mining Engineering in Rhode Island is $75,719 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): $87,044
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,949 to $81,647
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $58,964

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Mining Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,647	$6,804	$1,570	$39
Average	$75,719	$6,310	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$66,949	$5,579	$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: $80,860.
California: $80,553.
Massachusetts: $79,480.

District of Columbia $80,860 California $80,553 Massachusetts $79,480 Washington $79,188 New Jersey $79,158 Alaska $79,056 Connecticut $78,048 New York $77,639

Hawaii $76,332 Rhode Island $75,719 Maryland $75,302 Minnesota $74,733 Colorado $74,514 Illinois $74,441 Oregon $74,163 Delaware $73,959

New Hampshire $73,830 Virginia $73,542 Pennsylvania $72,702 Nevada $72,279 North Dakota $72,140 Michigan $71,921 Wisconsin $71,841 Vermont $71,680

Texas $71,235 Maine $71,205 Arizona $71,162 Ohio $71,110 Georgia $70,438 Indiana $70,103 Wyoming $70,037 Utah $69,935

Iowa $69,891 Kansas $69,540 Louisiana $69,438 North Carolina $69,401 Missouri $69,387 Florida $69,102 Montana $68,949 Nebraska $68,803

Kentucky $68,722 South Carolina $68,430 Tennessee $68,248 Idaho $68,175 New Mexico $67,641 Oklahoma $67,525 Alabama $67,094 South Dakota $66,371

Arkansas $65,976 West Virginia $65,765 Mississippi $65,129

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: $76,665
Albion: $76,017
Ashaway: $76,520

Adamsville, RI $76,665 Albion, RI $76,017 Ashaway, RI $76,520 Barrington, RI $75,817 Block Island, RI $76,239 Bradford, RI $76,474 Bristol, RI $76,109 Carolina, RI $76,347

Charlestown, RI $76,375 Chepachet, RI $76,223 Clayville, RI $76,011 Coventry, RI $76,014 West Greenwich, RI $76,224 East Greenwich, RI $75,963 Exeter, RI $76,203 Fiskeville, RI $75,816

Forestdale, RI $76,400 Foster, RI $76,183 Glendale, RI $76,406 Greene, RI $76,283 Greenville, RI $75,845 Harmony, RI $75,943 Harrisville, RI $76,373 Hope, RI $75,863

Hope Valley, RI $76,453 Hopkinton, RI $76,553 Jamestown, RI $76,298 Kenyon, RI $76,338 Little Compton, RI $76,653 Manville, RI $76,117 Mapleville, RI $76,238 Newport, RI $76,374

Middletown, RI $76,408 North Kingstown, RI $76,094 North Scituate, RI $75,944 Oakland, RI $76,320 Pascoag, RI $76,423 Pawtucket, RI $75,704 Central Falls, RI $75,738 Cumberland, RI $76,168

Lincoln, RI $75,814 Portsmouth, RI $76,366 Prudence Island, RI $76,209 Rockville, RI $76,542 Saunderstown, RI $76,252 Shannock, RI $76,342 Slatersville, RI $76,401 Slocum, RI $76,250

Tiverton, RI $76,599 Wakefield, RI $76,317 Kingston, RI $76,288 Narragansett, RI $76,338 Peace Dale, RI $76,307 Warren, RI $76,013 Warwick, RI $75,801 Westerly, RI $76,538

West Kingston, RI $76,312 West Warwick, RI $75,894 Wood River Junction, RI $76,420 Woonsocket, RI $76,404 North Smithfield, RI $76,231 Wyoming, RI $76,342 Providence, RI $75,682 Cranston, RI $75,692

North Providence, RI $75,701 East Providence, RI $75,687 Riverside, RI $75,711 Rumford, RI $75,700 Smithfield, RI $75,854 Johnston, RI $75,727

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 July 01, 2026

$66,949

Average $75,719/year

$81,647

$5,579

Average $6,310/month

$6,804

$1,287

Average $1,456/week

$1,570

$32

Average $36/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,647	$6,804	$1,570	$39
Average	$75,719	$6,310	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$66,949	$5,579	$1,287	$32

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