Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 220 | $86,720 | $41.69 | |
| Alaska | 350 | $124,380 | $59.80 | |
| Arizona | 510 | $85,020 | $40.87 | |
| California | 310 | $141,170 | $67.87 | |
| Colorado | 410 | $120,990 | $58.17 | |
| Florida | 130 | $94,280 | $45.33 | |
| Georgia | 70 | $81,080 | $38.98 | |
| Idaho | $113,150 | $54.40 | ||
| Illinois | 100 | $91,740 | $44.11 | |
| Indiana | 30 | $92,290 | $44.37 | |
| Iowa | 50 | $82,020 | $39.43 | |
| Kentucky | 180 | $91,310 | $43.90 | |
| Massachusetts | $106,140 | $51.03 | ||
| Michigan | 150 | $70,920 | $34.10 | |
| Minnesota | 110 | $108,820 | $52.32 | |
| Missouri | 140 | $97,330 | $46.79 | |
| Montana | 190 | $92,230 | $44.34 | |
| Nebraska | 30 | $83,880 | $40.33 | |
| Nevada | 770 | $101,970 | $49.02 | |
| New Jersey | 30 | $81,180 | $39.03 | |
| New Mexico | 180 | $128,010 | $61.54 | |
| New York | 190 | $91,300 | $43.89 | |
| North Carolina | $96,660 | $46.47 | ||
| Ohio | 170 | $88,650 | $42.62 | |
| Oklahoma | 270 | $145,360 | $69.88 | |
| Oregon | $101,870 | $48.98 | ||
| Tennessee | $79,340 | $38.14 | ||
| Texas | 840 | $118,840 | $57.13 | |
| Utah | 240 | $81,610 | $39.24 | |
| Virginia | 120 | $102,950 | $49.50 | |
| West Virginia | 130 | $94,080 | $45.23 | |
| Wyoming | 100 | $99,950 | $48.05 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to apply geotechnical engineering methods, which deal with the analysis, design and construction of earth and earth supported structures, to the application of environmental problems, such as waste containment, waste disposal, construction of land fills, soil permeation, soil analysis, and soil improvement. Includes instruction in soil mechanics, soil dynamics, soil behavior, waste management and containment systems, geosynthetics, geochemistry, earth structures, geoenvironmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and foundation engineering
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of mineral extraction, processing and refining systems, including open pit and shaft mines, prospecting and site analysis equipment and instruments, environmental and safety systems, mine equipment and facilities, mineral processing and refining methods and systems, and logistics and communications systems.
A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and geological principles to the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems, including the geological evaluation of construction sites, the analysis of geological forces acting on structures and systems, the analysis of potential natural resource recovery sites, and applied research on geological phenomena.
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$100,450 per yearNational average salarySlowJob growth rate
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Bachelor's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 4%
- College dropout 6%
- Associate’s degree 4%
- Bachelor’s degree 57%
- Master’s degree 18%
- Doctorate degree 10%
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