Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in California
2024 Salary & Job Market Data
Quick Snapshot
| Metric | California | National | Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Salary | $142,520 | $101,020 | +41.1% vs US |
| State Rank | #1 of 27 states | Top 10 state | |
| Employment | 780 jobs | 6,770 jobs | 11.5% of US jobs |
| Job Concentration (LQ) | — | 1.00 | Average |
Full Salary Distribution in California
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $81,510 | $39.19 |
| 25th Percentile | $103,460 | $49.74 |
| Median | $142,520 | $68.52 |
| 75th Percentile | $166,490 | $80.04 |
| 90th Percentile | $172,480 | $82.92 |
