Occupation Salary Profile

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

SOC Code: 17-2151

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. Excludes ā€œPetroleum Engineersā€ (17-2171).

National Median (BLS)
$139,900
ā–¼ -5.1% Nominal ā–¼ -8.1% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$105,200
ā–¼ -2.36% Nominal ā–¼ -5.32% Real
Average Base Salary
$125,850
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
500
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $62,540
25th Percentile $73,530
National Median (50th Percentile) $139,900
75th Percentile $166,770
90th Percentile $175,940
P10: $62,540 P50 (Median): $139,900 P90: $175,940
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 145 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $105,200
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -2.36%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -5.32%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $77,275
25th Percentile $88,000
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $105,200
75th Percentile $133,494
90th Percentile $171,549
H-1B P10: $77,275 H-1B P50: $105,200 H-1B P90: $171,549
šŸ’” Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers roles ($105,200) is -24.8% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($139,900).