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Job outlook for mine engineering superintendents in the United States
Are mine engineering superintendent jobs in demand?
Mine engineering superintendent job and salary trends over time
Mine engineering superintendent jobs over time
Mine engineering superintendent job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 331 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 346 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 344 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 333 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 318 | 0.00% |
Average mine engineering superintendent salary over time
Mine engineering superintendent salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $107,167 | $51.52 | +3.2% |
| 2024 | $103,798 | $49.90 | +2.9% |
| 2023 | $100,881 | $48.50 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $98,703 | $47.45 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $96,560 | $46.42 | +1.5% |
Mine engineering superintendent jobs by state
Most common states for mine engineering superintendents
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 245 | 35% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 127 | 17% |
| 3 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 98 | 17% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,119 | 16% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 171 | 16% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 158 | 16% |
| 7 | Alaska | 739,795 | 116 | 16% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,106 | 15% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 836 | 15% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 474 | 15% |
| 11 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 161 | 15% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,206 | 14% |
| 13 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 187 | 14% |
| 14 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 228 | 13% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 380 | 12% |
| 16 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 231 | 12% |
| 17 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 158 | 12% |
| 18 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 102 | 12% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 674 | 11% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 405 | 11% |
Mine Engineering Superintendent job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of mine engineering superintendent experts
University of Iowa
University of Maryland - College Park
Chapman University
Clemson University
What soft skills should all Mine Engineering Superintendents possess?
Casey DeRoo Ph.D.: The ability to understand the people on your team and allocate project work accordingly is important. In this role, you may find that you "step back" from the day-to-day of engineering and coordinate work on a project across multiple individuals with unique outlooks and skillsets. Recognize that "one size doesn't fit all" when it comes to management. Harnessing the make-up or the desired professional goals of your team to accomplish your assigned projects leads to better outcomes and productivity. Many skilled engineers lack leadership skills, so highlight these on your resume or during your interview if you have applicable experience.
Donald Yeung
Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Education, Affiliate Professor, Computer Science DepartmentUniversity of Maryland - College Park
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
What skills will help Mine Engineering Superintendents earn the most?
Donald Yeung: Finally, in terms of compensation, I believe the Computer Engineering degree in our department garners the highest average starting salary across the entire UMD campus. The Electrical Engineering degree is not far behind. I don't know if specific skills within ECE garner more pay. But I can say that these days, Data Science (i.e., Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence) is the fastest-growing field, probably bar none. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics, I think, puts the growth in this field at around 30% from now until 2026. I would expect the starting salaries in these jobs to be the very highest. So, perhaps having a background in Data Science and Machine Learning might get you a higher-paying job. But I also think it's dangerous for students to look at such statistics to guide what courses they take today (elective courses, that is). What's hot today may not be tomorrow. A career is 40 years, not the next 5 or 10 years.
What soft skills should all Mine Engineering Superintendents possess?
Tom Springer Ph.D.: -Good communication skills
-Ability to exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving
-Able to work under supervision and mentoring
-Works well in a team-oriented environment
Dr. John Ballato
J. E. Sirrine Endowed Chair and ProfessorClemson University
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
What skills will help Mine Engineering Superintendents earn the most?
Dr. John Ballato: Here, too, the answer depends on the field, job position (and location), and organization. MSE graduates generally are well compensated compared to other engineering fields. The most important thing is that you wake up every morning and are excited about the work you're doing. There's no substitute for enjoying your work, regardless of how much you are paid.