Mining Engineer - Pay and progression
Mataaro Waro
Pay
Pay varies, but graduate mining engineers usually earn between $60,000 and $70,000 a year, while experienced mining engineers may earn up to $120,000.
According to the 2006 Census, mining engineers earned an average of $81,900 a year and worked an average of 54 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Mining engineers can become self-employed and work as independent consultants for mines. They may also be employed on a contractual basis. They can progress to the level of mine manager.
Updated
September 2009
