Highest-paying cities for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers
San Francisco, CA leads at $173,790 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $173,790 | $141,120–$178,940 |
| Sacramento, CA | $166,770 | $156,870–$175,940 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $144,230 | $88,770–$158,130 |
| Anchorage, AK | $141,080 | $96,540–$295,350 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $131,770 | $114,020–$147,470 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $131,660 | $100,450–$131,660 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $125,980 | $90,270–$183,080 |
| Portland, OR | $119,990 | $81,020–$134,120 |
| Wheeling, WV | $117,670 | $86,370–$125,430 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $114,290 | $93,960–$142,200 |
| Birmingham, AL | $107,660 | $81,010–$116,360 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,590 | $86,680–$130,320 |
| Tucson, AZ | $106,220 | $97,750–$127,290 |
| Fairbanks, AK | $102,010 | $99,510–$106,570 |
| Reno, NV | $100,670 | $85,430–$127,460 |
| Denver, CO | $93,100 | $78,180–$104,510 |
| Duluth, MN | $91,420 | $63,770–$98,180 |
| Charleston, WV | $84,450 | $68,930–$122,790 |
| Beckley, WV | $81,370 | $81,310–$106,700 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.