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Mining engineer salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Mining Engineer make in the United States?

Average base salary

$103,711
Average $103,711
Low $67,059
High $160,394

The average salary for a mining engineer is $103,711 per year in the United States. 234 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 15, 2026).

Mining Engineer job openings in United States

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Senior Mine Planning Engineer
USA Rare Earth LLC
Sierra Blanca, TX
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Mining Engineer in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
University of North Dakota
 
$280,000per year
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CAREER STAFFING
 
$171,310per year
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EA Engineering Science and Tec...
 
$155,000per year
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Mission Support and Test Servi...
 
$144,837per year
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Tata Chemicals
 
$140,000per year
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Spherion
 
$135,000per year
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Highest paying cities for Mining Engineers near United States

  1. Mojave, CA
    $177,774 per year
  2. Delta Junction, AK
    $123,275 per year
  3. Tucson, AZ
    $112,101 per year
  4. Phoenix, AZ
    $109,653 per year
  5. Martinsburg, WV
    $109,472 per year

Where can a Mining Engineer earn more?

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