Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in U.S. (2024)
The median pay for a mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in U.S. is $101,020/year ($48.57/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $164K for experienced workers.
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AffordMap analysis of BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
So what does $101K get you in U.S.?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, U.S.
Entry-level mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $101K.Top earners bring in $164K or more - a $101K spread from bottom to top.
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $143K | +41% | 780 |
| Michigan | $126K | +24% | 80 |
| Florida | $116K | +15% | 50 |
| New Mexico | $115K | +14% | 210 |
| Wyoming | $114K | +13% | 150 |
| Nevada | $113K | +12% | 430 |
| Utah | $111K | +10% | 220 |
| Indiana | $111K | +9% | 90 |
| Alaska | $109K | +8% | 350 |
| South Dakota | $105K | +4% | 30 |
| Idaho | $104K | +3% | 100 |
| Oklahoma | $104K | +2% | N/A |
| Kentucky | $103K | +2% | N/A |
| Arizona | $103K | +2% | 680 |
| Alabama | $101K | +0% | 80 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make in U.S.?
The median is $101,020 a year - that works out to about $48.57 an hour. The range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,500, and experienced mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers can clear $163,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $101K enough to live in U.S.?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,621/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,412/month, which eats 21.3% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary go in U.S.?
U.S. has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary is worth about $101,020 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.