As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Mining Engineer in Billings, MT is $67,603, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,300 weekly, or $5,634 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 Billings, MT vary widely, spanning from $54,011 to $76,943. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,489) and 75th percentile ($72,492), while top earners (90th percentile) make $76,943 per year. This $12,003 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, Billings Mining Engineer often earn 2.2% lower than national averages. However, Billings currently ranks 489 statewide for Mining Engineer job salary. 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 $54,011 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
25th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $60,489 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
50th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $67,603 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
75th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $72,492 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
90th Percentile Mining Engineer Salary $76,943 Billings, MT July 01, 2026
25% $60,489 10% $54,011 90% $76,943 75% $72,492 $67,603 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Mining Engineer in Billings, MT. The base salary for Mining Engineer ranges from $60,489 to $72,492 with the average base salary of $67,603. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,216 to $97,408 with the average total cash compensation of $85,411.
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