How much does a mining and geological engineer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $51.07 an hour or $8,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.07
- Average (mean)
- $115,400
- Jobs
- 6,080
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,490 | $32.45 | |
| 25th | $85,280 | $41.00 | |
| Median | $106,200 | $51.07 | |
| 75th | $136,600 | $65.67 | |
| 90th | $170,000 | $81.73 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $158,100 |
| Oklahoma | $131,700 |
| Utah | $125,500 |
| Alaska | $124,600 |
| Idaho | $123,700 |
| Wyoming | $119,000 |
| Florida | $117,500 |
| Indiana | $113,600 |
| Illinois | $107,700 |
| Nevada | $107,500 |
| Montana | $105,400 |
| Virginia | $105,000 |
| Kentucky | $103,300 |
| Alabama | $102,500 |
| Arizona | $102,100 |
| Texas | $100,600 |
| Tennessee | $100,400 |
| South Carolina | $98,790 |
| West Virginia | $97,960 |
| Michigan | $97,310 |
| Colorado | $96,820 |
| Oregon | $96,210 |
| Wisconsin | $95,950 |
| Minnesota | $91,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,020 |
| Ohio | $86,210 |
| New York | $82,200 |
| North Carolina | $70,310 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $173,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $144,200 |
| Anchorage, AK | $141,100 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $131,800 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $131,700 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $126,000 |
| Portland, OR | $120,000 |
| Wheeling, WV | $117,700 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $114,300 |
| Birmingham, AL | $107,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $106,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $105,900 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $102,000 |
In other countries
Mining and Geological Engineer belongs to the international group "Mining engineers, metallurgists and related professionals".
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- Marine Engineer and Naval Architect$112,200
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- Mechanical Engineer$104,100
- Nuclear Engineer$134,000
- Petroleum Engineer$144,900
- Engineer$122,900
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mining and geological engineer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $51.07 ($106,200 a year).
How much does a mining and geological engineer make a month?
About $8,852 a month before tax, based on a median of $106,200 a year.
How much does a mining and geological engineer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,490 or less a year ($32.45 an hour); the top 10% make $170,000 or more.
Which state pays mining and geological engineers the most?
California, with a median of $158,100 a year, followed by Oklahoma ($131,700) and Utah ($125,500).
Which city pays mining and geological engineers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $173,800 a year.
How many mining and geological engineers are there in the United States?
About 6,080 people work as mining and geological engineers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.