How much does a South American miner earn?The study, which...

How much does a South American miner earn?

The study, which looked at 37 countries worldwide and had over 10,000 respondents, said Chilean mine employees earn an average annual salary of $97,537, not so far from the global average of $98,787.
According to the survey results, published Tuesday by Latin Pacific Business News, the second best paid miners are Brazilians, with an average annual salary of $76,800, followed by Peru ($73,100), Colombia ($61,100), Mexico ($56,100), Bolivia ($52,300), and Argentina ($41,600).


How much does an Australian miner earn?

The average mining salary in Australia is $112,125 per year or $57.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $92,976 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $164,340 per year.