… Workers at U.S. metal mines take home larger paychecks and enjoy more benefits than those at U.S. aggregate and construction materials mines, according to a study by CostMine.

The study also found that paychecks were 29% higher on average for hourly workers at the metal mines and 35% higher for salaried workers. The disparity persisted throughout all the job categories with the single exception of environmental coordinators who earn about 5% more on average at aggregate operations.

 

Not only are paychecks higher at metal mines, but benefits are more generous as well. Workers at metal mines enjoy more vacation, more sick leave and more holidays, and more employees are provided with company supported medical plans, retirement plans, incentive bonus plans and life insurance….