The salary statistics and trend of mining and geological engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mining and geological engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $65,280 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $93,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $122,030 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $184,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mining and geological engineers in the industry of oil and gas extraction. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) mining and geological engineers is $184,570. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $122,030. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mining and geological engineers is $65,280.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mining and geological engineers in the industry of Oil and Gas Extraction from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $122,030 | -3.27% | 14.26% |
| 2016 | $126,020 | -5.27% | - |
| 2015 | $132,660 | 12.66% | - |
| 2014 | $115,860 | 3.68% | - |
| 2013 | $111,600 | 6.25% | - |
| 2012 | $104,630 | - | - |
The average salaries of mining and geological engineers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mining and geological engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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