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

Ranked #17 of 28 · KY

8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $106,230 ≈ $51/hr
Median annual salary $103,300
Employment 230

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $76,120P25 $83,380 Median $103,300P75 $127,820P90 $139,730

About 80% of mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineerss in Kentucky earn between $76,120 and $139,730. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

Kentucky
$106,230
U.S. average
$115,410

The mean mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary in Kentucky is $106,230, about 8% below the U.S. average ($115,410). That works out to roughly $51/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in Kentucky

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Lexington-Fayette, KY $105,890 $108,520

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