Drillers, miners and shot firers
Average salary data for Drillers, miners and shot firers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$152,500
per year
Median Salary
$145,000
Demand Level
Moderate
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$99,000
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$152,500
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$213,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $168,000 | +10.2% |
| WA | $165,000 | +8.2% |
| NSW | $160,500 | +5.2% |
| NT | $157,000 | +3.0% |
| VIC | $155,500 | +2.0% |
| QLD | $145,000 | -4.9% |
| SA | $140,500 | -7.9% |
| TAS | $134,500 | -11.8% |
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