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What is a mine engineering manager and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a mine engineering manager. For example, did you know that they make an average of $82.35 an hour? That's $171,292 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 4,400 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMine Engineering ManagerUS Average
Salary
9.5

Avg. Salary $171,292

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.4

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
1.6
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.16%

Asian 12.56%

Black or African American 2.49%

Hispanic or Latino 6.61%

Unknown 4.32%

White 73.86%

Gender

female 2.63%

male 97.37%

Age - 48
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 48
Stress level
7.4

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
10.0

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.5

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a mine engineering manager

  1. Explore mine engineering manager education requirements

    Most common mine engineering manager degrees

    Bachelor's

    81.6 %

    Master's

    13.2 %

    Associate

    5.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific mine engineering manager skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Safety Program39.17%
    Environmental Compliance28.17%
    Ventilation21.33%
    MSHA11.33%
  3. Complete relevant mine engineering manager training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mine engineering managers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a mine engineering manager based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mine engineering manager resumes.
  4. Research mine engineering manager duties and responsibilities

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  5. Apply for mine engineering manager jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mine engineering manager job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average mine engineering manager salary

The average mine engineering manager salary in the United States is $171,292 per year or $82 per hour. Mine engineering manager salaries range between $109,000 and $266,000 per year.

Average mine engineering manager salary
$171,292 Yearly
$82.35 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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