California

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$143,080
+23.5% vs national
Hourly Wage
$68.79
 
10th Percentile
$84,430
Entry level
90th Percentile
$175,940
Senior level
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Salary Range

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in California earn between $84,430 and $175,940, with a mean of $143,080. The national average for this role is $115,828.

$143,080 mean
10th Percentile$84,43090th Percentile$175,940

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$143,080
National Average$115,828
Alaska$133,750
Utah$127,460
Wyoming$126,510
Oklahoma$124,740
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.