Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary

Average salary, salary range, and compensation data for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers positions across the United States.

Median Annual Salary

$101,020

National average

Salary Range

$62,500 – $163,740

10th–90th percentile

Data Year

2024

Source: BLS

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary by City

LocationMedian SalaryMinMax
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA$163,490$87,350$202,170
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA$158,760$86,170$172,480
California$142,520$81,510$172,480
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$142,520$76,750$170,940
Michigan$125,600$62,500$160,090
Florida$116,430$77,110$131,820
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area$115,630$84,330$160,000
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT$115,270$78,640$151,740
New Mexico$114,930$45,810$181,020
Wyoming$113,870$70,950$144,580
Nevada$113,140$82,600$157,330
Richmond, VA$111,790$59,600$132,040
Utah$110,960$76,760$151,990
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area$110,910$70,950$131,590
Indiana$110,590$77,080$162,300
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$110,590$110,590$164,730
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$110,540$80,650$230,580
Alaska nonmetropolitan area$109,520$90,960$175,490
Alaska$109,350$70,380$201,490
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area$108,250$84,190$157,330
Tucson, AZ$107,330$88,520$222,740
Columbus, OH$105,590$75,250$166,660
South Dakota$105,170$81,720$127,200
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ$104,970$39,820$135,360
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA$104,530$80,050$174,100
Idaho$104,220$64,810$128,320
Oklahoma$103,510$55,990$173,020
Birmingham, AL$103,280$67,650$131,880
Kentucky$102,910$68,290$157,440
Lexington-Fayette, KY$102,910$81,040$170,550
Arizona$102,780$75,600$171,730
East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area$102,030$76,060$128,560
Alabama$101,480$67,650$131,880
Texas$101,190$72,650$144,900
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX$101,020$66,210$178,170
Montana$99,830$64,830$132,210
Billings, MT$99,830$76,470$124,830
Anchorage, AK$99,420$62,890N/A
Tennessee$98,980$70,870$152,460
Pittsburgh, PA$98,880$52,590$136,780
Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area$98,790$77,080$138,290
Virginia$98,690$57,740$132,040
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area$98,390$93,470$151,080
Wisconsin$97,610$72,340$165,020
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN$97,190$66,990$152,460
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area$94,920$57,200$148,410
Minnesota$94,190$58,640$140,160
Duluth, MN-WI$94,080$58,640$132,980
Maryland$93,360$76,690$100,490
Ohio$91,500$57,020$146,340
Pennsylvania$89,300$57,330$138,490
Oregon$86,140$86,140$126,380
Wheeling, WV-OH$84,050$82,660$106,960
West Virginia$84,000$76,770$123,420
Charleston, WV$83,150$76,770$125,240
Reno, NV$82,670$63,250$142,390
Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area$80,610$77,290$127,600
Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area$80,580$71,670$121,290
New York$79,990$65,890$143,090
Beckley, WV$78,880$78,290$97,340
Farmington, NM$77,650$33,280$104,000

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make?

The median annual salary for a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers is $101,020, with a typical range of $62,500 – $163,740 depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the starting salary for a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?

Entry-level Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers positions typically start around $62,500 per year. Salaries increase significantly with experience and specialization.

Where do Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineerss earn the most?

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineerss tend to earn the highest salaries in major metropolitan areas. Use the salary by city table above to compare compensation across different locations.