Best Paying Industries for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
$101,020
National Median Salary
20
Industries Analyzed
Industry Pay Comparison PRO
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $156,200 | +54.6% | 150 |
| 2 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $153,720 | +52.2% | 390 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $144,030 | +42.6% | 460 |
| 4 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $129,630 | +28.3% | — |
| 5 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $129,630 | +28.3% | — |
| 6 | Chemical Manufacturing | $128,070 | +26.8% | 30 |
| 7 | Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) | $128,070 | +26.8% | 30 |
| 8 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $127,990 | +26.7% | 370 |
| 9 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $113,030 | +11.9% | 50 |
| 10 | Metal Ore Mining | $102,610 | +1.6% | 1,140 |
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