Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Occupation

$101,020
National Median Salary
$48.57
Median Hourly Wage
6,770
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$62,500
$81,040
$101,020
$129,860
$163,740

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+12.0%
10 Year Change
$90,160
2014 Median
$101,020
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Oil and Gas Extraction $156,200 150
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) $153,720 390
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) $144,030 460
Scientific Research and Development Services $129,630 —
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $129,630 —

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Top Paying States for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

State Annual Median Employment
California $142,520 780
Michigan $125,600 80
Florida $116,430 50
New Mexico $114,930 210
Wyoming $113,870 150

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Oil and Gas Extraction State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Chemical Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Management of Companies and Enterprises Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Metal Ore Mining Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying Mining (except Oil and Gas)