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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in New York

The median pay for a mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in New York is $79,990/year ($38.46/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $66K at the entry level to $143K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of New York. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$80K
Median annual
$38.46/hr
Hourly rate
$66K
Entry level (10th %)
$143K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $80K get you in New York?

Estimated monthly take-home$5,072/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,917/mo
Rent as % of take-home37.8% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$81,448/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,155/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, New York

Bar chart showing Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $65,890, 25th percentile $66,510, median $79,990, 75th percentile $102,440, 90th percentile $143,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$66K25th$67KMedian$80K75th$102K90th$143K
Bar chart showing Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary percentiles in New York: 10th percentile $65,890, 25th percentile $66,510, median $79,990, 75th percentile $102,440, 90th percentile $143,090. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers (10th percentile) start around $66K. Mid-career wages sit at $80K. Top earners bring in $143K or more, a $77K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The median is $79,990 a year, that works out to about $38 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $65,890, and experienced mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers can clear $143,090. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $80K enough to live in New York?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,072/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 37.8% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary go in New York?

New York 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 $81,448 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.

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