Mining Industry Salary Guide 2023
Mining jobs are among the highest paid jobs in Australia and the mining industry employs over 230,000 people. In 2022, average weekly earnings were $145,000 per year, which is over 60% higher than the average annual salary. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, workers in the mining industry are Australia’s top earners, with the median employee in the sector taking home $54.90 an hour.
Mining companies in Australia invest heavily in training and certification, and improved skills result in even greater earning potential. Seniority, in terms of years experience and qualifications also significantly boosts earning potential in the mining industry. The average age of workers in the mining industry is 40 years old.
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Average Mining Industry Salary Australia
| Job Title | Median Base Salary |
|---|---|
| Automotive Electrician | $125000 |
| Boilermaker/Welder | $110,000 |
| Diesel Fitter | $120,000 |
| Dump Truck Driver | $145,000 |
| Electrician | $140,000 |
| Geotechnical Engineer | $120,000 |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineer | $135,000 |
| Graduate Mining Engineer | $100,000 |
| Heavy Diesel Fitter | $135,000 |
| Heavy Diesel Mechanic | $120,000 |
| Heavy Duty Fitter | $135,000 |
| Labourer | $90,000 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $140,000 |
| Mechanical Fitter | $110,000 |
| Metallurgist | $160,000 |
| Mine Geologist | $110,000 |
| Miner | $115,000 |
| Mining Engineer | $150,000 |
| Mining Supervisor | $165,000 |
| Production Operator | $110,000 |
| Reliability Engineer | $120,000 |