Highest-paying states for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers
California leads at $158,130 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| California | $158,130 | $122,120–$169,770 |
| Oklahoma | $131,660 | $102,960–$132,580 |
| Utah | $125,520 | $108,170–$142,160 |
| Alaska | $124,630 | $98,870–$141,080 |
| Idaho | $123,680 | $100,520–$124,540 |
| Wyoming | $119,010 | $112,150–$156,510 |
| Florida | $117,500 | $104,630–$136,750 |
| Indiana | $113,640 | $92,610–$131,820 |
| Nevada | $107,500 | $97,810–$131,210 |
| Montana | $105,410 | $98,200–$106,350 |
| Virginia | $104,960 | $78,230–$131,730 |
| Kentucky | $103,300 | $83,380–$127,820 |
| Alabama | $102,530 | $72,490–$124,990 |
| Arizona | $102,130 | $97,130–$124,700 |
| Texas | $100,580 | $89,960–$131,900 |
| South Carolina | $98,790 | $82,240–$128,430 |
| West Virginia | $97,960 | $79,330–$120,620 |
| Michigan | $97,310 | $78,640–$134,170 |
| Colorado | $96,820 | $78,180–$123,650 |
| Oregon | $96,210 | $89,020–$127,960 |
| Wisconsin | $95,950 | $87,790–$150,400 |
| Minnesota | $91,610 | $86,370–$108,180 |
| Ohio | $86,210 | $82,020–$133,020 |
| New York | $82,200 | $69,880–$122,350 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.