How much does a mining assistant make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $4,204 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $3,555
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.9 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $76,680 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $76,310 |
| 3. Australia | $60,520 |
| 7. United Kingdom | $51,270 |
| 8. United States | $50,440 |
| 9. Luxembourg estimate | $48,600 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Civils worker$51,830
- Construction worker$46,580
- Picker and packer$36,280
- Factory labourer$40,870
- Hand and pedal vehicle drivers$40,930
- Fiacre driver$41,980
- Warehouse worker$40,610
- Shelf stacker$37,330
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Idaho | $71,050 |
| West Virginia | $69,460 |
| Kentucky | $68,020 |
| Nevada | $59,720 |
| Wyoming | $58,210 |
| New York | $56,690 |
| New Mexico | $54,840 |
| New Hampshire | $54,700 |
| New Jersey | $53,820 |
| California | $51,690 |
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| Texas | $51,480 |
| Maryland | $51,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $50,630 |
| Virginia | $50,350 |
| Utah | $50,320 |
| Indiana | $49,490 |
| Tennessee | $49,400 |
| Montana | $49,280 |
| Arizona | $49,070 |
| Alaska | $48,820 |
| Louisiana | $47,890 |
| Arkansas | $47,200 |
| Colorado | $47,160 |
| Minnesota | $47,070 |
| Oregon | $46,270 |
| Georgia | $45,760 |
| South Dakota | $45,250 |
| Ohio | $44,550 |
| North Carolina | $42,670 |
| Florida | $41,090 |
| Oklahoma | $38,510 |
| Mississippi | $36,160 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Helpers--Extraction Worker | $47,730 |
| Extraction Worker | $57,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mining assistant make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $4,204 a month, $50,440 a year.
How much does a mining assistant make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $37,130 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $72,160.
Which country pays a mining assistant the most?
Australia, with a median of $60,520 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a mining assistant the most?
Idaho, with a median of $71,050 a year.
Does a mining assistant make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $58,320 a year against $50,440 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a mining assistant or a construction worker?
A mining assistant: $50,440 a year against $46,580 for a construction worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate