The salary statistics and trend of mining and geological engineers in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying 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 | $51,770 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $65,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $81,810 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,600 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $122,870 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mining and geological engineers in the industry of nonmetallic mineral mining and quarrying. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) mining and geological engineers is $122,870. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $81,810. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mining and geological engineers is $51,770.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mining and geological engineers in the industry of Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $81,810 | 1.48% | 6.63% |
| 2016 | $80,600 | 2.12% | - |
| 2015 | $78,890 | -0.87% | - |
| 2014 | $79,580 | 7.87% | - |
| 2013 | $73,320 | -4.19% | - |
| 2012 | $76,390 | - | - |
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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