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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary

The BLS estimates 6,080 Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $106,220 (May 2025, SOC 17-2151). Across 3 metros with published figures, medians range from $93,100 in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO to $120,830 in Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area.

MINING AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS, INCLUDING MINING SAFETY ENGINEERS · UNITED STATES · BLS
BLS · UNITED STATES · ALL EMPLOYERS, ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS
P10$67,490P25$85,280MEDIAN$106,220P75$136,590P90$169,990
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS

  1. Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area$120,830 · 360 jobs
  2. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$114,290 · 250 jobs
  3. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$93,100 · 520 jobs

LARGEST METROS

  1. Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$93,100 · 520 jobs
  2. Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area$120,830 · 360 jobs
  3. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ$114,290 · 250 jobs

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What is the median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in the U.S.?

$106,220 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $85,280–$136,590.

Where do Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers earn the most?

Highest metro medians: Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area ($120,830), Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ ($114,290), Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO ($93,100). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.