Mining and Geological Engineers Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
The median mining and geological engineers salary in the United States is $106,220 per year ($51.07/hour). Salaries range from $67,490 at the entry level to $169,990+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,080 mining and geological engineers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$106,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$51.07
per hour
Employment
6,080
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$67,490
25th percentile
$85,280
Median
$106,220
75th percentile
$136,590
90th percentile
$169,990
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.7%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Mining and Geological Engineers Salary by State
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$70K$158K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$158K
+49%
Oklahoma
$132K
+24%
Utah
$126K
+18%
Alaska
$125K
+17%
Idaho
$124K
+16%
Wyoming
$119K
+12%
Florida
$118K
+11%
Indiana
$114K
+7%
Illinois
$108K
+1%
Nevada
$108K
+1%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
Mining and Geological Engineers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $173,790 | +63.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $166,770 | +57.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $144,230 | +35.8% |
| Anchorage, AK | $141,080 | +32.8% |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $131,770 | +24.1% |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $131,660 | +24.0% |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $125,980 | +18.6% |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $119,990 | +13.0% |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $117,670 | +10.8% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $114,290 | +7.6% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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