Every star introduced in Discovery’s Gold Rush is there to play a crucial role in mining operations. Mitch Blaschke joined the reality show as a mechanic and foreman, and has become a vital character ever since. He’s been a part of Todd Hoffman and Parker Schnabel mining crews. As of 2025, Mitch Blaschke has an estimated net worth of $400,000.
Early Life
Blaschke is from Eagle Creek, Oregon and was born on December 4, 1989. Since he was a child, he had a passion for fixing things and planned to pursue it full-time after finishing Sam Barlow High School.
At 14 years old, Mitch began working at a collision repair shop every day after school because he loved kart racing and wanted to save up for it. His other hobbies include riding dirt bikes, motorbikes, quad bikes, and boats.
Beyond repairing vehicles, Mitch expanded his expertise into entrepreneurship. He established an equipment business, which played a significant role in launching his career as a reality TV star.
Joining Gold Rush
Todd Hoffman first met Mitch at a towing company in the local area. However, Blaschke was only featured in Gold Rush when the Hoffman crew purchased an excavator from a store he was working at, Buzzards Equipment and All-Ways Towing.
Mitch helped deliver the equipment to the Quartz Creek Claim. The mining crew that he met there was in need of an experienced mechanic to join the team.
The Oregon native provided a helping hand after some convincing in season three. Despite being a self-taught repairman, Blaschke became a key figure as the main mechanic of the Hoffman crew.
Further Pursuits
One of the traits that made Mitch Blaschke such an effective worker was his high pain tolerance. He was also known for his creative problem-solving skills. These qualities have made him a key character in Gold Rush.
In Season 5, these skills caught the attention of Parker Schnabel, who invited Mitch to join his crew. As a mechanic, Mitch worked alongside Parker’s former foreman, Gene Cheeseman.
To this day, Blaschke is still on Gold Rush, and works for the Schnabel crew. He’s also ventured out into endeavors other than mining and repairing. He joined Cameo, offering personalized video messages for fans, and is available for bookings through mn2s.com.
Net Worth and Earnings
Mitch Blaschke makes $100,000 per season as a mechanic for Parker and also earns $25,000 per episode on Gold Rush. His main job is repairing equipment and keeping the wash plant running to mine gold efficiently.
Of course, there are his other pursuits. On Cameo, Blaschke charges $20 for personalized video messages and has a 5 star rating from 72 customers. In addition, he earns a considerable fortune from his equipment business. This gives him a net worth of approximately $400,000.
Personal Life
Blaschke is married to his longtime partner, Hailey. They tied the knot in 2016 and three years later, their baby girl, Mia, was born. The family has been featured on Gold Rush from time to time and currently live in Sandy, Oregon.
