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Job outlook for mining consultants in the United States
Are mining consultant jobs in demand?
Yes, mining consultant jobs are in demand. Mining consultant demand is projected to grow 2% from 2018 to 2028.
Mining consultant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of mining consultant jobs and the average mining consultant salary over time.
Mining consultant jobs over time
Mining consultant job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 425 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 361 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 362 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 333 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 354 | 0.00% |
Average mining consultant salary over time
Mining consultant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $67,984 | $32.68 | +2.9% |
| 2024 | $66,070 | $31.76 | --1.2% |
| 2023 | $66,860 | $32.14 | --2.1% |
| 2022 | $68,303 | $32.84 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $67,926 | $32.66 | --0.3% |
Mining consultant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of mining consultant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where mining consultants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for mining consultants
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 162 | 19% |
| 2 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 195 | 15% |
| 3 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 528 | 11% |
| 4 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 427 | 11% |
| 5 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 256 | 9% |
| 6 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 64 | 9% |
| 7 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 243 | 4% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 39 | 4% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 142 | 3% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 124 | 3% |
| 12 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 45 | 3% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 33 | 3% |
| 14 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 33 | 3% |
| 15 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 17 | 3% |
| 16 | California | 39,536,653 | 729 | 2% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 319 | 2% |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 293 | 2% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 33 | 2% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 18 | 2% |
Most common cities for mining consultants
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLean | 1 | 2% | $76,134 |
| 2 | Denver | 1 | 0% | $76,978 |