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What is a mine inspector and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
The average mine inspector salary is $56,882. The most common degree is a bachelor's degree degree with an business major. It usually takes 1-2 years of experience to become a mine inspector. Mine inspectors with a Certified Mine Safety Professional (CMSP) certification earn more money. Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 100 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreMine InspectorUS Average
Salary
4.4

Avg. Salary $56,882

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.8

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
6.0
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.29%

Asian 16.91%

Black or African American 4.10%

Hispanic or Latino 10.19%

Unknown 4.68%

White 63.84%

Gender

female 9.88%

male 90.12%

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

Mine inspector career paths

Key steps to become a mine inspector

  1. Explore mine inspector education requirements

    Most common mine inspector degrees

    Bachelor's

    65.8 %

    High School Diploma

    13.2 %

    License

    7.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific mine inspector skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Mine Safety50.88%
    MSHA21.96%
    Health Laws15.91%
    DEP11.25%
  3. Complete relevant mine inspector training and internships

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

    • Inspect surface mine operations including electric shovels and drag lines.
    • Assist Montana mining companies with development of their MSHA approve safety-training programs.
    • Work with other CMI's very well and communicate with them daily.
    • Utilize and maintain GPS surveying equipment for traditional surveys and machine guidance systems.
  5. Get mine inspector experience

    Generally, it takes 1-2 years to become a mine inspector. The most common roles before becoming a mine inspector include miner, foreman team lead and coal miner.
  6. Apply for mine inspector jobs

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

The average mine inspector salary in the United States is $56,882 per year or $27 per hour. Mine inspector salaries range between $25,000 and $124,000 per year.

Average mine inspector salary
$56,882 Yearly
$27.35 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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