Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in the United States
$67,490
10th
$85,280
25th
$106,220
Median
$136,590
75th
$169,990
90th
National median
$106,220
2025 OEWS
Mean
$115,410
Hourly median
$51.07
Employment
6,080
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $173,790 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,770 | 160 |
| CA | $158,130 | 520 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $144,230 | 180 |
| Anchorage, AK | $141,080 | 80 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $131,770 | 160 |
| OK | $131,660 | 90 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $131,660 | 70 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $125,980 | 30 |
| UT | $125,520 | 230 |
| AK | $124,630 | 300 |
| ID | $123,680 | 110 |
| Portland, OR | $119,990 | 50 |
| WY | $119,010 | 210 |
| Wheeling, WV | $117,670 | 30 |
| FL | $117,500 | 50 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $114,290 | 250 |
| IN | $113,640 | 60 |
| IL | $107,690 | — |
| Birmingham, AL | $107,660 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,590 | 50 |
| NV | $107,500 | 470 |
| Tucson, AZ | $106,220 | 140 |
| Lexington, KY | $105,890 | — |
| MT | $105,410 | 110 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.