How much does a mining and geological engineer make in Texas?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for mining and geological engineers in Texas. That is $48.36 an hour or $8,382 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.36
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 28
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,990Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $169,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,990 | $38.46 | |
| 25th | $89,960 | $43.25 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.36 | |
| 75th | $131,900 | $63.41 | |
| 90th | $169,600 | $81.56 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for mining and geological engineers.
| 13. Kentucky | $103,300 |
| 14. Alabama | $102,500 |
| 15. Arizona | $102,100 |
| 16. Texas | $100,600 |
| 17. Tennessee | $100,400 |
| 18. South Carolina | $98,790 |
| 19. West Virginia | $97,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mining and geological engineer make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $48.36 ($100,600 a year).
Do mining and geological engineers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $100,600 against $106,200 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Texas rank for mining and geological engineer pay?
Texas ranks 16 of 28 states.
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.