Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in California

Ranked #1 of 28 · CA

24% above U.S. average
Mean annual salary $143,080 ≈ $69/hr
Median annual salary $158,130
Employment 520

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $84,430P25 $122,120 Median $158,130P75 $169,770P90 $175,940

About 80% of mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineerss in California earn between $84,430 and $175,940. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

California
$143,080
U.S. average
$115,410

The mean mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary in California is $143,080, about 24% above the U.S. average ($115,410). That works out to roughly $69/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in California

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $173,790 $162,880 30
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $166,770 $163,450 160
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $144,230 $131,960 180
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $107,590 $111,350 50

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make in California?

The median mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary in California is $158,130 per year (mean $143,080), and about 80% earn between $84,430 and $175,940.

How much do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make per hour in California?

Roughly $69 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $143,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is California a high-paying state for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers?

California ranks #1 of 28 states for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers pay. Its mean salary of $143,080 is about 24% above the U.S. average of $115,410.

Which metro areas in California pay mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in California for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers are San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($173,790), Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($166,770), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($144,230), by median annual wage.

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