Salary comparison

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers vs. Industrial Engineers: Salary Comparison (2026)

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineerss earn a median salary of $101,020/year, while Industrial Engineerss earn $101,140/year - a difference of $120. Industrial Engineerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Industrial Engineers

Median salary

$101,020

$101,140

Hourly rate

$48.57/hr

$48.63/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$62,500

$70,000

Senior level (90th %)

$163,740

$157,140

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

6,770

350,230

Job growth (10-year)

N/A