Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary by state
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
What Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineerss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Prepare technical reports for use by mining, engineering, and management personnel.
Inspect mining areas for unsafe structures, equipment, and working conditions.
Select or develop mineral location, extraction, and production methods, based on factors such as safety, cost, and deposit characteristics.
Select locations and plan underground or surface mining operations, specifying processes, labor usage, and equipment that will result in safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction of minerals and ores.
Prepare schedules, reports, and estimates of the costs involved in developing and operating mines.
Top skills:Complex Problem SolvingWritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionJudgment and Decision MakingCritical Thinking
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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pay by experience level
Entry level$70,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$88,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$110,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$141,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$176,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
400
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
2,370 workers
$118,000
Mining (except Oil and Gas)
2,180 workers
$112,000
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
1,960 workers
$113,000
Metal Ore Mining
1,270 workers
$111,500
Coal Mining
620 workers
$109,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
550 workers
$130,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
480 workers
$131,500
Management of Companies and Enterprises
350 workers
$136,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
350 workers
$136,000
Support Activities for Mining
310 workers
$122,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pays 11% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make?
The average base salary for a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in the United States is $119,500 per year, or about $57.45 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $88,500 and $141,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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