Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in the United States was $106,220 ($51.07 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,490 | $32.45 |
| 25th | $85,280 | $41.00 |
| Median | $106,220 | $51.07 |
| 75th | $136,590 | $65.67 |
| 90th | $169,990 | $81.73 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 17-2151
- Total U.S. employment: 6,080
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
How to interpret these figures
With approximately 6,080 mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.
At $51.07 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $106,226 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $106,220.
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $102,530 | $49.29 | -3.5% | 90 |
| Alaska | $124,630 | $59.92 | +17.3% | 300 |
| Arizona | $102,130 | $49.10 | -3.9% | 690 |
| California | $158,130 | $76.03 | +48.9% | 520 |
| Colorado | $96,820 | $46.55 | -8.8% | 670 |
| Florida | $117,500 | $56.49 | +10.6% | 50 |
| Idaho | $123,680 | $59.46 | +16.4% | 110 |
| Illinois | $107,690 | $51.77 | +1.4% | 0 |
| Indiana | $113,640 | $54.64 | +7.0% | 60 |
| Kentucky | $103,300 | $49.67 | -2.7% | 230 |
| Michigan | $97,310 | $46.78 | -8.4% | 140 |
| Minnesota | $91,610 | $44.04 | -13.8% | 70 |
| Missouri | — | — | — | 40 |
| Montana | $105,410 | $50.68 | -0.8% | 110 |
| Nevada | $107,500 | $51.68 | +1.2% | 470 |
| New Mexico | — | — | — | 270 |
| New York | $82,200 | $39.52 | -22.6% | 50 |
| North Carolina | $70,310 | $33.80 | -33.8% | 0 |
| Ohio | $86,210 | $41.45 | -18.8% | 70 |
| Oklahoma | $131,660 | $63.30 | +24.0% | 90 |
| Oregon | $96,210 | $46.25 | -9.4% | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,020 | $41.84 | -18.1% | 0 |
| South Carolina | $98,790 | $47.50 | -7.0% | 40 |
| Tennessee | $100,390 | $48.26 | -5.5% | 0 |
| Texas | $100,580 | $48.35 | -5.3% | 160 |
| Utah | $125,520 | $60.34 | +18.2% | 230 |
| Virginia | $104,960 | $50.46 | -1.2% | 150 |
| West Virginia | $97,960 | $47.10 | -7.8% | 440 |
| Wisconsin | $95,950 | $46.13 | -9.7% | 40 |
| Wyoming | $119,010 | $57.21 | +12.0% | 210 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers?
The median annual wage for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers is $106,220 ($51.07 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 6,080 mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $51.07. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.