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Mining in the US - Employment (2021-2031)
There are xx employees in the Mining industry in the US, which is expected to decline at xx% over the next five years. Mining includes the extraction of minerals occurring naturally; solids, including coal and ores; liquids, like crude petroleum; and gases, like natural gas. It also includes quarrying, well operations, milling (e.g., crushing, screening, washing and flotation) and other preparations undertaken at the mine site or as a part of mining activity. The exploration and development of mineral properties are also included.
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Employment
Total value (#) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.
Revenue
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Employees
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Businesses
XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%
Profit
$XX
2021-2026 XX%
Profit Margin
XX%
2021-2026 XX%
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How many people are employed in the Mining in the US in 2026?
There is 590,408 people employed in the Mining in the US as of 2026.
What is employment growth in the Mining in the US in 2026?
The number of people employed in the Mining in the US grew 1.7% on average over the five years between 2021 and 2026.
Is employment in the Mining in the US expected to grow or decline over the next 5 years?
See our full analysis of the Mining in the US to understand if the industry employment is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.
How many people does the average business in the Mining in the US employ?
The average Mining in the US business is 7.6 employees.
Are businesses in the Mining in the US adding employees?
The average business in the Mining in the US now employs more workers than it did five years ago.
How productive are employees in the Mining in the US?
The revenue per employee for the average business in the Mining in the US has decreased in the last five years.
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