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Are you thinking of becoming a mining manager and really want to work at Accenture? Turns out, your chances to become a mining manager are better in some states than others.Pay, benefits, and opportunities vary greatly by state, and it's no different for mining managers. We found that Michigan is the best state in the nation for mining managers, and people in Juneau earn the most in the field.
To do that, we looked at the most recent data we have available for the following criteria -- average annual wages, and availability of jobs for mining managers.If you are currently seeking employment as a mining manager, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for mining managers in 2026
1. Michigan
Total mining manager jobs: 22 Average annual salary: $150,963 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $237,000 Location Quotient: 0.89
2. Ohio
Total mining manager jobs: 49 Average annual salary: $132,648 Lowest 10 percent earn: $81,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $215,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
3. Illinois
Total mining manager jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $128,929 Lowest 10 percent earn: $78,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $212,000 Location Quotient: 1.7
4. Rhode Island
Total mining manager jobs: 2 Average annual salary: $135,054 Lowest 10 percent earn: $83,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $218,000 Location Quotient: 0.51
5. California
Total mining manager jobs: 70 Average annual salary: $138,550 Lowest 10 percent earn: $86,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $220,000 Location Quotient: 0.75
6. Pennsylvania
Total mining manager jobs: 65 Average annual salary: $119,899 Lowest 10 percent earn: $72,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $197,000 Location Quotient: 1.75
7. Alaska
Total mining manager jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $153,174 Lowest 10 percent earn: $95,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $244,000 Location Quotient: 0
8. Delaware
Total mining manager jobs: 6 Average annual salary: $125,064 Lowest 10 percent earn: $76,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $203,000 Location Quotient: 1.5
9. North Dakota
Total mining manager jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $141,025 Lowest 10 percent earn: $85,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $232,000 Location Quotient: 0
10. Maine
Total mining manager jobs: 0 Average annual salary: $138,679 Lowest 10 percent earn: $84,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $228,000 Location Quotient: 0
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a mining manager
You can read about how the best state rankings are calculated here.
Detailed list of the best states for a mining manager
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $150,963 | $95,000 | 9,962,311 | 22 |
| 2 | Ohio | $132,648 | $81,000 | 11,658,609 | 49 |
| 3 | Illinois | $128,929 | $78,000 | 12,802,023 | 65 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $135,054 | $83,000 | 1,059,639 | 2 |
| 5 | California | $138,550 | $86,000 | 39,536,653 | 70 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $119,899 | $72,000 | 12,805,537 | 65 |
| 7 | Alaska | $153,174 | $95,000 | 739,795 | 0 |
| 8 | Delaware | $125,064 | $76,000 | 961,939 | 6 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $141,025 | $85,000 | 755,393 | 0 |
| 10 | Maine | $138,679 | $84,000 | 1,335,907 | 0 |
| 11 | Washington | $124,515 | $74,000 | 7,405,743 | 17 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $133,149 | $82,000 | 2,088,070 | 1 |
| 13 | Vermont | $125,318 | $74,000 | 623,657 | 1 |
| 14 | Oregon | $124,517 | $75,000 | 4,142,776 | 6 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $129,066 | $79,000 | 3,004,279 | 1 |
| 16 | Idaho | $115,407 | $67,000 | 1,716,943 | 5 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $116,535 | $70,000 | 3,588,184 | 25 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $116,289 | $67,000 | 5,576,606 | 12 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $107,630 | $64,000 | 6,715,984 | 31 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $121,882 | $74,000 | 693,972 | 9 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $122,959 | $73,000 | 1,342,795 | 1 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $119,500 | $72,000 | 5,024,369 | 5 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $119,694 | $72,000 | 9,005,644 | 20 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $120,642 | $72,000 | 6,859,819 | 10 |
| 25 | Virginia | $109,219 | $65,000 | 8,470,020 | 121 |
| 26 | Nevada | $107,568 | $64,000 | 2,998,039 | 6 |
| 27 | Texas | $111,730 | $67,000 | 28,304,596 | 20 |
| 28 | Arizona | $106,801 | $63,000 | 7,016,270 | 21 |
| 29 | Iowa | $104,870 | $60,000 | 3,145,711 | 6 |
| 30 | Maryland | $106,983 | $63,000 | 6,052,177 | 89 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $102,022 | $58,000 | 5,795,483 | 30 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $106,874 | $63,000 | 3,930,864 | 3 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $105,232 | $62,000 | 10,273,419 | 16 |
| 34 | Georgia | $107,527 | $64,000 | 10,429,379 | 11 |
| 35 | New York | $109,500 | $65,000 | 19,849,399 | 16 |
| 36 | Utah | $98,876 | $57,000 | 3,101,833 | 22 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $105,975 | $61,000 | 1,920,076 | 1 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $98,872 | $55,000 | 869,666 | 3 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $100,025 | $57,000 | 579,315 | 1 |
| 40 | Indiana | $95,218 | $55,000 | 6,666,818 | 35 |
| 41 | Florida | $98,883 | $58,000 | 20,984,400 | 56 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $103,004 | $61,000 | 2,984,100 | 2 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $102,254 | $60,000 | 1,815,857 | 0 |
| 44 | Montana | $101,781 | $57,000 | 1,050,493 | 1 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $96,028 | $56,000 | 4,454,189 | 9 |
| 46 | Colorado | $101,925 | $59,000 | 5,607,154 | 9 |
| 47 | Missouri | $96,793 | $56,000 | 6,113,532 | 7 |
| 48 | Kansas | $95,821 | $55,000 | 2,913,123 | 2 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $58,126 | $36,000 | 1,427,538 | 1 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $89,824 | $52,000 | 4,684,333 | 0 |
| 51 | Alabama | $83,254 | $48,000 | 4,874,747 | 2 |
Highest paying states for mining managers
| Rank | State | Avg. Mining Manager Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $150,963 |
| 2 | Ohio | $132,648 |
| 3 | Illinois | $128,929 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $135,054 |
| 5 | California | $138,550 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $119,899 |
| 7 | Alaska | $153,174 |
| 8 | Delaware | $125,064 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $141,025 |
| 10 | Maine | $138,679 |
| 11 | Washington | $124,515 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $133,149 |
| 13 | Vermont | $125,318 |
| 14 | Oregon | $124,517 |
| 15 | Arkansas | $129,066 |
| 16 | Idaho | $115,407 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $116,535 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $116,289 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $107,630 |
| 20 | District of Columbia | $121,882 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $122,959 |
| 22 | South Carolina | $119,500 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $119,694 |
| 24 | Massachusetts | $120,642 |
| 25 | Virginia | $109,219 |
| 26 | Nevada | $107,568 |
| 27 | Texas | $111,730 |
| 28 | Arizona | $106,801 |
| 29 | Iowa | $104,870 |
| 30 | Maryland | $106,983 |
| 31 | Wisconsin | $102,022 |
| 32 | Oklahoma | $106,874 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $105,232 |
| 34 | Georgia | $107,527 |
| 35 | New York | $109,500 |
| 36 | Utah | $98,876 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $105,975 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $98,872 |
| 39 | Wyoming | $100,025 |
| 40 | Indiana | $95,218 |
| 41 | Florida | $98,883 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $103,004 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $102,254 |
| 44 | Montana | $101,781 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $96,028 |
| 46 | Colorado | $101,925 |
| 47 | Missouri | $96,793 |
| 48 | Kansas | $95,821 |
| 49 | Hawaii | $58,126 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $89,824 |
| 51 | Alabama | $83,254 |
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Updated January 8, 2025