Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Anchorage, AK | $171,000 |
|---|---|
| Sacramento, CA | $163,450 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,880 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $132,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,960 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $129,390 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $127,100 |
| Tucson, AZ | $124,680 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $123,860 |
| Portland, OR | $123,470 |
| Reno, NV | $113,840 |
| Wheeling, WV | $112,630 |
| San Diego, CA | $111,350 |
| Birmingham, AL | $109,190 |
| Lexington, KY | $108,520 |
Map: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary by metro area
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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary by state
California pays mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers the most statewide, $143,080 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $143,080 | $158,130 | 520 | 4 | $163,450 | $111,350 |
| Alaska | $133,750 | $124,630 | 300 | 2 | $171,000 | $103,810 |
| Utah | $127,460 | $125,520 | 230 | 1 | $132,700 | $132,700 |
| Wyoming | $126,510 | $119,010 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $124,740 | $131,660 | 90 | 1 | $123,860 | $123,860 |
| Florida | $124,110 | $117,500 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $120,080 | $107,500 | 470 | 1 | $113,840 | $113,840 |
| Texas | $115,440 | $100,580 | 160 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $113,930 | $113,640 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $113,830 | $102,130 | 690 | 2 | $127,100 | $124,680 |
| Oregon | $112,420 | $96,210 | 90 | 1 | $123,470 | $123,470 |
| Illinois | $110,850 | $107,690 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $110,400 | $123,680 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $110,020 | $95,950 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $109,930 | $104,960 | 150 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $107,120 | $102,530 | 90 | 1 | $109,190 | $109,190 |
| Kentucky | $106,230 | $103,300 | 230 | 1 | $108,520 | $108,520 |
| Ohio | $105,720 | $86,210 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $105,590 | $96,820 | 670 | 2 | $129,390 | $98,940 |
| South Carolina | $105,390 | $98,790 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $104,610 | $105,410 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $103,290 | $97,310 | 140 | 1 | $88,560 | $88,560 |
| West Virginia | $98,130 | $97,960 | 440 | 3 | $112,630 | $91,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,820 | $87,020 | n/a | 1 | $94,010 | $94,010 |
| Minnesota | $96,630 | $91,610 | 70 | 1 | $89,840 | $89,840 |
| New York | $95,640 | $82,200 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | $93,010 | $100,390 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Mexico | n/a | n/a | 270 | 1 | $75,920 | $75,920 |
| North Carolina | $74,840 | $70,310 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | $171,000 | $141,080 | $82.21 | 80 |
| Sacramento, CA | $163,450 | $166,770 | $78.58 | 160 |
| San Francisco, CA | $162,880 | $173,790 | $78.31 | 30 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $132,700 | $131,770 | $63.80 | 160 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,960 | $144,230 | $63.44 | 180 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $129,390 | $125,980 | $62.21 | 30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $127,100 | $114,290 | $61.10 | 250 |
| Tucson, AZ | $124,680 | $106,220 | $59.94 | 140 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $123,860 | $131,660 | $59.55 | 70 |
| Portland, OR | $123,470 | $119,990 | $59.36 | 50 |
| Reno, NV | $113,840 | $100,670 | $54.73 | 70 |
| Wheeling, WV | $112,630 | $117,670 | $54.15 | 30 |
| San Diego, CA | $111,350 | $107,590 | $53.53 | 50 |
| Birmingham, AL | $109,190 | $107,660 | $52.50 | 40 |
| Lexington, KY | $108,520 | $105,890 | $52.17 | n/a |
| Fairbanks, AK | $103,810 | $102,010 | $49.91 | 30 |
| Denver, CO | $98,940 | $93,100 | $47.57 | 520 |
| Charleston, WV | $96,020 | $84,450 | $46.16 | 70 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $94,010 | $74,900 | $45.20 | n/a |
| Beckley, WV | $91,700 | $81,370 | $44.09 | 140 |
| Duluth, MN | $89,840 | $91,420 | $43.19 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $88,560 | $78,720 | $42.58 | n/a |
| Farmington, NM | $75,920 | $79,890 | $36.50 | n/a |
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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary: questions
Where do mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers make the most money?
In Anchorage, AK, with an average of $171,000 a year, among the 23 metro areas we cover.
What is the average mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers salary in the U.S.?
$115,410 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $106,220, so half of mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers nationwide earn between $85,280 (25th percentile) and $136,590 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers the most?
California, with a statewide average of $143,080 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers pay the lowest?
Farmington, NM, at $75,920 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-2151.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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