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Last Updated: June 08, 2026

Mining Engineer

75 981 € (EUR)/yr

36,53 € (EUR)/hr

2 789 € (EUR)/yr

The average mining engineer gross salary in France is 75 981 € or an equivalent hourly rate of 37 €. In addition, they earn an average bonus of 2 789 €. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in France. An entry level mining engineer (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of 53 150 €. On the other end, a senior level mining engineer (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of 85 264 €.

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Salary Potential

83 395 € (EUR)

10 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Mining Engineer will increase 10 % over 5 years.

Education

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Mining Engineer, the majority at 56% with bachelors.

Typical Field of Study: Mining and Mineral Engineering

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France

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The French Basque Country (French: Pays basque français; Occitan: País Basc francés; Basque: Frantses Euskal Herria), or Northern Basque Country (French: Pays basque nord; Occitan: País Basc nòrd; Basque: Ipar Euskal Herria, or Iparralde, lit. 'the Northern Region'), is a region lying on the west of the French department of the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Since 1 January 2017, it constitutes the Basque Municipal Community (Basque: Euskal Hirigune Elkargoa; French: Communauté d'Agglomeration du Pays Ba

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Job Description
Develops and designs open pit and underground mines, oversees construction of mine shafts and tunnels in underground operations, and devises methods for transporting minerals to processing plants. Finds, extracts, and prepares coal, metals, and minerals. Works to solve problems related to land reclamation and water and air pollution. Responsible for the safe, economical, and environmentally sound operation of mines. Ensures... the safety of workers and compliance with State and Federal safety regulations. Inspects walls and roof surfaces, tests air samples, and examines mining equipment for compliance with safety practices. Excludes paraprofessional and supervisory positions.Read More
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