The national median salary for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers is $106,220, with a salary spread of $102,500 from the 10th to 90th percentile -- a 96% range that reflects differences in experience, location, and industry. The mean salary of $115,410 is higher than the median, indicating that top earners pull the average upward. The highest-paying metro area is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, where the median reaches $173,790.
| City | Median | P25 | P75 | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $173,790 | $141,120 | $178,940 | 30 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,770 | $156,870 | $175,940 | 160 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $144,230 | $88,770 | $158,130 | 180 |
| Anchorage, AK | $141,080 | $96,540 | $295,350 | 80 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $131,770 | $114,020 | $147,470 | 160 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $131,660 | $100,450 | $131,660 | 70 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $125,980 | $90,270 | $183,080 | 30 |
| Portland, OR-WA | $119,990 | $81,020 | $134,120 | 50 |
| Wheeling, WV-OH | $117,670 | $86,370 | $125,430 | 30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $114,290 | $93,960 | $142,200 | 250 |
| Birmingham, AL | $107,660 | $81,010 | $116,360 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,590 | $86,680 | $130,320 | 50 |
| Tucson, AZ | $106,220 | $97,750 | $127,290 | 140 |
| Lexington, KY | $105,890 | $83,380 | $133,210 | -- |
| Fairbanks, AK | $102,010 | $99,510 | $106,570 | 30 |
| Reno, NV | $100,670 | $85,430 | $127,460 | 70 |
| Denver, CO | $93,100 | $78,180 | $104,510 | 520 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $91,420 | $63,770 | $98,180 | 40 |
| Charleston, WV | $84,450 | $68,930 | $122,790 | 70 |
| Beckley, WV | $81,370 | $81,310 | $106,700 | 140 |
| Farmington, NM | $79,890 | $34,240 | $102,890 | -- |
| Detroit, MI | $78,720 | $78,640 | $102,610 | -- |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,900 | $61,340 | $114,390 | -- |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025 OEWS. This data reflects occupational employment and wage estimates and may not capture total compensation including equity, bonuses, or benefits.