The salary statistics and trend of mining and geological engineers in the industry of support activities for mining 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 | $61,990 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $82,940 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $101,340 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $140,050 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $160,360 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mining and geological engineers in the industry of support activities for mining. 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 $160,360. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $101,340. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mining and geological engineers is $61,990.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mining and geological engineers in the industry of Support Activities for Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $101,340 | 9.26% | 17.08% |
| 2016 | $91,960 | -28.19% | - |
| 2015 | $117,880 | 12.12% | - |
| 2014 | $103,590 | 5.54% | - |
| 2013 | $97,850 | 14.12% | - |
| 2012 | $84,030 | - | - |
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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