Mining and quarrying salary in Japan — average annual income by age
The average annual salary for Mining and quarrying in Japan is ¥6,148,000 (2023, MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure, 11,440 workers surveyed) — 21.1% above the national average of ¥5,078,000.
Mining and quarrying earnings curve by age
| Age band | Total annual | Male annual | Female annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥2,822,000 | ¥2,819,000 | ¥2,844,000 |
| 20-24 | ¥3,836,000 | ¥3,882,000 | ¥3,679,000 |
| 25-29 | ¥4,996,000 | ¥4,960,000 | ¥5,114,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,905,000 | ¥5,930,000 | ¥5,750,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥6,402,000 | ¥6,560,000 | ¥5,409,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥7,113,000 | ¥7,311,000 | ¥6,244,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥6,627,000 | ¥7,098,000 | ¥4,676,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥7,129,000 | ¥7,494,000 | ¥4,897,000 |
| 55-59 | ¥7,273,000 | ¥7,487,000 | ¥5,976,000 |
| 60-64 | ¥5,442,000 | ¥5,553,000 | ¥3,489,000 |
| 65~ | ¥3,772,000 | ¥3,839,000 | ¥2,958,000 |
Understanding The Mining and quarrying industry salary data
Mining and quarrying: average annual salary
The Mining and quarrying industry earn a weighted-average annual income of ¥6,148,000 (sample: 11,440 workers), +21.1% higher than the national average (about ¥1,070,000 more). The median is ¥6,627,000. Figures are estimates derived from a worker-count-weighted average of age-band data.
At what age does pay peak in Mining and quarrying?
Income peaks in the 55-59 age band at ¥7,273,000 (about 1.9x the entry level). The steepest rise is in the 25-29 band.
Mining and quarrying: male vs female average salary
At ages 30-34, women earn 97% of what men earn (80.7% across all ages). A lower figure means a wider gender gap.
Mining and quarrying: how pay changes with age
The age curve is classified as “inverted-U”. Inverted-U is the standard Japanese pattern, peaking before retirement; rising means expertise compounds with experience. About 22.4% of the estimated annual income is bonus (annual special cash earnings).
Mining and quarrying average salary by age and gender
Estimated annual income for Mining and quarrying by age band (total / male / female):
| Age | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-29 | ¥4,996,000 | ¥4,960,000 | ¥5,114,000 |
| 30-34 | ¥5,905,000 | ¥5,930,000 | ¥5,750,000 |
| 35-39 | ¥6,402,000 | ¥6,560,000 | ¥5,409,000 |
| 40-44 | ¥7,113,000 | ¥7,311,000 | ¥6,244,000 |
| 45-49 | ¥6,627,000 | ¥7,098,000 | ¥4,676,000 |
| 50-54 | ¥7,129,000 | ¥7,494,000 | ¥4,897,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for Mining and quarrying?
- About ¥6,148,000, estimated from the MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023, weighted-average estimate).
- At what age does income peak for Mining and quarrying?
- In the 55-59 age band, at an estimated ¥7,273,000.
- How big is the gender pay gap for Mining and quarrying?
- At ages 30-34, women earn about 97% of what men earn.
- What is the average salary for Mining and quarrying at age 25-29?
- An estimated ¥4,996,000 overall (male ¥4,960,000 / female ¥5,114,000).
- What is the average salary for Mining and quarrying at age 30-34?
- An estimated ¥5,905,000 overall (male ¥5,930,000 / female ¥5,750,000).
Source: MHLW Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2023). Estimated from a worker-count-weighted average of 5-year age bands; cells not published due to small samples are excluded.
Mining and quarrying vs nationwide
| Age | Mining and quarrying | All industries | Diff | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~19 | ¥282万 | ¥262万 | +¥20万 | +7.7% |
| 20-24 | ¥384万 | ¥335万 | +¥48万 | +14.4% |
| 25-29 | ¥500万 | ¥415万 | +¥85万 | +20.5% |
| 30-34 | ¥591万 | ¥465万 | +¥126万 | +27.1% |
| 35-39 | ¥640万 | ¥514万 | +¥127万 | +24.6% |
| 40-44 | ¥711万 | ¥548万 | +¥163万 | +29.7% |
| 45-49 | ¥663万 | ¥576万 | +¥87万 | +15.1% |
| 50-54 | ¥713万 | ¥600万 | +¥113万 | +18.8% |
| 55-59 | ¥727万 | ¥607万 | +¥121万 | +19.9% |
| 60-64 | ¥544万 | ¥462万 | +¥82万 | +17.7% |
| 65~ | ¥377万 | ¥367万 | +¥10万 | +2.8% |
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