Industries with Fastest Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary Growth
These industries raised Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salaries the most from 2019 to 2024. Useful for deciding which industry to work in or switch to for better pay growth.
12
Industries with Growth
+29.7%
Highest Growth
+11.3%
Average Growth
1
Industries with Decline
Top 15 Industries for Salary Growth
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary increase from 2019 to 2024
All 12 Industries with Salary Growth
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Increase | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $98,690 | $127,990 | +$29,300 | +29.7% |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $131,850 | $156,200 | +$24,350 | +18.5% |
| 3 | Metal Ore Mining | $88,300 | $102,610 | +$14,310 | +16.2% |
| 4 | Engineering Services | $84,370 | $96,460 | +$12,090 | +14.3% |
| 5 | Mining (except Oil and Gas) | $88,780 | $100,690 | +$11,910 | +13.4% |
| 6 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services | $86,070 | $96,460 | +$10,390 | +12.1% |
| 7 | Coal Mining | $87,990 | $98,500 | +$10,510 | +11.9% |
| 8 | Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | $93,790 | $101,540 | +$7,750 | +8.3% |
| 9 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $87,730 | $93,340 | +$5,610 | +6.4% |
| 10 | Support Activities for Mining | $94,380 | $98,490 | +$4,110 | +4.4% |
| 11 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $129,470 | $129,630 | +$160 | +0.1% |
| 12 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $129,470 | $129,630 | +$160 | +0.1% |
1 Industries with Salary Decline
| Rank | Industry | 2019 Salary | 2024 Salary | $ Decrease | % Decline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | $80,110 | $54,740 | -$25,370 | -31.7% |
About This Data
Salary growth is calculated by comparing the median annual wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in each industry between 2019 and 2024, using Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Growth percentage = (2024 median - 2019 median) / 2019 median × 100.