As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mining Engineer in Alpena, SD is $64,645, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,243 weekly, or $5,387 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Mining Engineer in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Mining Engineer in Alpena, SD vary widely, spanning from $51,648 to $73,576. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,841) and 75th percentile ($69,319), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,576 per year. This $11,478 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Data Analytics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Alpena Mining Engineer often earn 1.6% lower than national averages. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like Energy & Utilities to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Mining Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $51,648 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $57,841 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $64,645 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $69,319 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $73,576 Alpena, SD July 01, 2026
25% $57,841 10% $51,648 90% $73,576 75% $69,319 $64,645 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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    Mining Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Mine Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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About Alpena, South Dakota    Alpena (pronounced al-PEE'-nuh) is a town in Jerauld County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 286 at the 2010 census. Alpena is located....More

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