Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$101,020
↑ 19.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.8% since 2011 ($84,300 → $101,020)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $101,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,020 | +0.4% |
| 2023 | $100,640 | +3.2% |
| 2022 | $97,490 | +0.4% |
| 2021 | $97,090 | +3.5% |
| 2020 | $93,800 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $91,160 | -1.2% |
| 2018 | $92,250 | -2.1% |
| 2017 | $94,240 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $93,720 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | $94,040 | +4.3% |
| 2014 | $90,160 | +3.8% |
| 2013 | $86,870 | +3.0% |
| 2012 | $84,320 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | $84,300 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.