Mining engineers
Average salary data for Mining engineers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$180,000
per year
Median Salary
$171,000
Demand Level
Very High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$117,000
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$180,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$252,000
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 | $198,000 | +10.0% |
| WA | $194,500 | +8.1% |
| NSW | $189,000 | +5.0% |
| NT | $185,500 | +3.1% |
| VIC | $183,500 | +1.9% |
| QLD | $171,000 | -5.0% |
| SA | $165,500 | -8.1% |
| TAS | $158,500 | -11.9% |
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