SOC 17-2151 · Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers wages by metro
National median annual wage
$106,220
- 10th percentile
- $67,490
- 25th percentile
- $85,280
- Median
- $106,220
- 75th percentile
- $136,590
- 90th percentile
- $169,990
- Mean
- $115,410
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates.
National employment in May 2025: 6,080.
That median is 108.4% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 30 | $100,510 | $173,790 | $203,430 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 160 | $142,690 | $166,770 | $183,180 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 180 | $72,110 | $144,230 | $175,650 |
| Anchorage, AK | 80 | $67,090 | $141,080 | $295,350 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 160 | $87,280 | $131,770 | $182,130 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 70 | $66,000 | $131,660 | $178,800 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 30 | $77,980 | $125,980 | $183,080 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 50 | $68,640 | $119,990 | $170,890 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 30 | $85,690 | $117,670 | $146,350 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 250 | $83,340 | $114,290 | $194,310 |
| Birmingham, AL | 40 | $69,000 | $107,660 | $142,360 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $79,530 | $107,590 | $172,500 |
| Tucson, AZ | 140 | $97,460 | $106,220 | $230,180 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | Not available | $83,370 | $105,890 | $133,220 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 30 | $83,990 | $102,010 | $125,370 |
| Reno, NV | 70 | $65,100 | $100,670 | $177,940 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 520 | $66,870 | $93,100 | $141,080 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 40 | $48,960 | $91,420 | $124,850 |
| Charleston, WV | 70 | $59,990 | $84,450 | $134,750 |
| Beckley, WV | 140 | $66,680 | $81,370 | $115,210 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 520 | $66,870 | $93,100 | $141,080 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 250 | $83,340 | $114,290 | $194,310 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 180 | $72,110 | $144,230 | $175,650 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 160 | $142,690 | $166,770 | $183,180 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 160 | $87,280 | $131,770 | $182,130 |
| Beckley, WV | 140 | $66,680 | $81,370 | $115,210 |
| Tucson, AZ | 140 | $97,460 | $106,220 | $230,180 |
| Anchorage, AK | 80 | $67,090 | $141,080 | $295,350 |
| Charleston, WV | 70 | $59,990 | $84,450 | $134,750 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 70 | $66,000 | $131,660 | $178,800 |
| Reno, NV | 70 | $65,100 | $100,670 | $177,940 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 50 | $68,640 | $119,990 | $170,890 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 50 | $79,530 | $107,590 | $172,500 |
| Birmingham, AL | 40 | $69,000 | $107,660 | $142,360 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Duluth, MN-WI | 40 | $48,960 | $91,420 | $124,850 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 30 | $77,980 | $125,980 | $183,080 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | 30 | $83,990 | $102,010 | $125,370 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 30 | $100,510 | $173,790 | $203,430 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | 30 | $85,690 | $117,670 | $146,350 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 520 | $84,430 | $158,130 | $175,940 |
| Oklahoma | 90 | $69,990 | $131,660 | $178,800 |
| Utah | 230 | $83,340 | $125,520 | $178,600 |
| Alaska | 300 | $83,670 | $124,630 | $199,670 |
| Idaho | 110 | $66,600 | $123,680 | $134,740 |
| Wyoming | 210 | $96,590 | $119,010 | $158,000 |
| Florida | 50 | $82,300 | $117,500 | $213,310 |
| Indiana | 60 | $74,200 | $113,640 | $146,160 |
| Illinois | Not available | $68,990 | $107,690 | $157,150 |
| Nevada | 470 | $85,590 | $107,500 | $162,850 |
| Montana | 110 | $78,690 | $105,410 | $129,850 |
| Virginia | 150 | $67,490 | $104,960 | $157,260 |
| Kentucky | 230 | $76,120 | $103,300 | $139,730 |
| Alabama | 90 | $57,540 | $102,530 | $183,090 |
| Arizona | 690 | $82,390 | $102,130 | $173,560 |
| Texas | 160 | $79,990 | $100,580 | $169,640 |
| Tennessee | Not available | $54,390 | $100,390 | $130,070 |
| South Carolina | 40 | $68,090 | $98,790 | $139,760 |
| West Virginia | 440 | $64,010 | $97,960 | $136,650 |
| Michigan | 140 | $65,220 | $97,310 | $143,130 |
| Colorado | 670 | $66,870 | $96,820 | $164,310 |
| Oregon | 90 | $68,640 | $96,210 | $147,420 |
| Wisconsin | 40 | $64,660 | $95,950 | $165,900 |
| Minnesota | 70 | $61,550 | $91,610 | $138,850 |
| Pennsylvania | Not available | $48,540 | $87,020 | $160,990 |
| Ohio | 70 | $60,800 | $86,210 | $179,310 |
| New York | 50 | $69,880 | $82,200 | $154,330 |
| North Carolina | Not available | $51,010 | $70,310 | $98,460 |
| Missouri | 40 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New Mexico | 270 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other architecture and engineering occupations
- Civil Engineers
- Industrial Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- Electrical Engineers
- Engineers, All Other
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval
- Architectural and Civil Drafters
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers is $106,220. Employment is 6,080.
How does Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers is 108.4% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is highest on this page's list at $173,790.