The salary statistics and trend of environmental engineers in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,620 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $67,690 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $80,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $99,890 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $121,450 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental engineers in the industry of mining (except oil and gas). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) environmental engineers is $121,450. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $80,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental engineers is $54,620.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental engineers in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $80,930 | -1.78% | 0.72% |
| 2016 | $82,370 | -3.74% | - |
| 2015 | $85,450 | 2.35% | - |
| 2014 | $83,440 | 3.98% | - |
| 2013 | $80,120 | -0.29% | - |
| 2012 | $80,350 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental engineers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of environmental engineers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
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