Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

SOC code 17-2151 · Architecture and Engineering Occupations

National employment
6,080
Mean annual wage
$115,410
Mean hourly wage
$55.49
Median annual wage
$106,220
Median hourly wage
$51.07

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$67,490$32.45
25th percentile$85,280$41.00
50th percentile (median)$106,220$51.07
75th percentile$136,590$65.67
90th percentile$169,990$81.73

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.