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What is a mine engineering supervisor 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 supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $44.8 an hour? That's $93,177 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMine Engineering SupervisorUS Average
Salary
7.3

Avg. Salary $93,177

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.8

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.28%

Asian 18.27%

Black or African American 3.19%

Hispanic or Latino 7.54%

Unknown 4.39%

White 66.34%

Gender

female 3.85%

male 96.15%

Age - 42
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 - 42
Stress level
6.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.9

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.8

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a mine engineering supervisor

  1. Explore mine engineering supervisor education requirements

    Most common mine engineering supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    81.8 %

    Master's

    9.1 %

    Diploma

    4.5 %
  2. Complete relevant mine engineering supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 2-4 years on post-employment, on-the-job training. New mine engineering supervisors 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 supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real mine engineering supervisor resumes.
  3. Research mine engineering supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Used Microsoft SharePoint to manage projects, web base collaboration, alerts and for document management.
    • Perform required tasks relate to basic engineering as well as research-related activities involve with tax map department and GIS requirements.
    • Deal and comply with DEP and MSHA regulatory agencies requirements regarding safety and environmental monitory of the operation.
  4. Apply for mine engineering supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a mine engineering supervisor 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 supervisor salary

The average mine engineering supervisor salary in the United States is $93,177 per year or $45 per hour. Mine engineering supervisor salaries range between $60,000 and $144,000 per year.

Average mine engineering supervisor salary
$93,177 Yearly
$44.80 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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