Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$143,080
- Alaska$133,750
- Utah$127,460
- Wyoming$126,510
- Oklahoma$124,740
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- North Carolina$74,840
- Tennessee$93,010
- New York$95,640
- Minnesota$96,630
- Pennsylvania$97,820
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $143,080 | $158,130 | $69 | +24% | 520 |
| 2 | Alaska | $133,750 | $124,630 | $64 | +15.9% | 300 |
| 3 | Utah | $127,460 | $125,520 | $61 | +10.4% | 230 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $126,510 | $119,010 | $61 | +9.6% | 210 |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $124,740 | $131,660 | $60 | +8.1% | 90 |
| 6 | Florida | $124,110 | $117,500 | $60 | +7.5% | 50 |
| 7 | Nevada | $120,080 | $107,500 | $58 | +4% | 470 |
| 8 | Texas | $115,440 | $100,580 | $56 | +0% | 160 |
| 9 | Indiana | $113,930 | $113,640 | $55 | -1.3% | 60 |
| 10 | Arizona | $113,830 | $102,130 | $55 | -1.4% | 690 |
| 11 | Oregon | $112,420 | $96,210 | $54 | -2.6% | 90 |
| 12 | Illinois | $110,850 | $107,690 | $53 | -4% | — |
| 13 | Idaho | $110,400 | $123,680 | $53 | -4.3% | 110 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $110,020 | $95,950 | $53 | -4.7% | 40 |
| 15 | Virginia | $109,930 | $104,960 | $53 | -4.7% | 150 |
| 16 | Alabama | $107,120 | $102,530 | $52 | -7.2% | 90 |
| 17 | Kentucky | $106,230 | $103,300 | $51 | -8% | 230 |
| 18 | Ohio | $105,720 | $86,210 | $51 | -8.4% | 70 |
| 19 | Colorado | $105,590 | $96,820 | $51 | -8.5% | 670 |
| 20 | South Carolina | $105,390 | $98,790 | $51 | -8.7% | 40 |
| 21 | Montana | $104,610 | $105,410 | $50 | -9.4% | 110 |
| 22 | Michigan | $103,290 | $97,310 | $50 | -10.5% | 140 |
| 23 | West Virginia | $98,130 | $97,960 | $47 | -15% | 440 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $97,820 | $87,020 | $47 | -15.2% | — |
| 25 | Minnesota | $96,630 | $91,610 | $46 | -16.3% | 70 |
| 26 | New York | $95,640 | $82,200 | $46 | -17.1% | 50 |
| 27 | Tennessee | $93,010 | $100,390 | $45 | -19.4% | — |
| 28 | North Carolina | $74,840 | $70,310 | $36 | -35.2% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 37 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $173,790 | $162,880 | 30 |
| 2 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $166,770 | $163,450 | 160 |
| 3 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $144,230 | $131,960 | 180 |
| 4 | Anchorage, AK | $141,080 | $171,000 | 80 |
| 5 | Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | $131,770 | $132,700 | 160 |
| 6 | Oklahoma City, OK | $131,660 | $123,860 | 70 |
| 7 | Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $127,970 | $126,350 | 60 |
| 8 | Colorado Springs, CO | $125,980 | $129,390 | 30 |
| 9 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $124,630 | $123,590 | 180 |
| 10 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $120,830 | $118,780 | 360 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $178,800 | $190,350 | 110 |
| 2 | Oil and Gas Extraction | $178,800 | $190,350 | 110 |
| 3 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $158,920 | $154,380 | 250 |
| 4 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $158,920 | $154,380 | 250 |
| 5 | State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $145,020 | $126,960 | 480 |
| 6 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $139,900 | $125,850 | 500 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $133,240 | $125,930 | 550 |
| 8 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $133,240 | $125,930 | 550 |
| 9 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $131,660 | $131,450 | 350 |
| 10 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $131,660 | $131,450 | 350 |
| 11 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $131,660 | $131,450 | 350 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $130,100 | $124,660 | 570 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make in the U.S.?
The median mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary in the United States is $106,220 per year (mean $115,410), and about 80% earn between $67,490 and $169,990.
How much do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make per hour?
Roughly $55 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $115,410 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers the most?
California has the highest average pay for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers at $143,080 per year (median $158,130).
What is the job outlook for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers?
Employment is projected to change +0.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 400 openings per year.
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