The salary statistics and trend of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of mining (except oil and gas) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare environmental scientist and geoscientists salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $55,530 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $69,160 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,620 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $101,810 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $125,090 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for environmental scientists and geoscientists 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 scientists and geoscientists is $125,090. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,620. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent environmental scientists and geoscientists is $55,530.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of environmental scientists and geoscientists in the industry of Mining (except Oil and Gas) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,620 | 3.90% | 0.39% |
| 2016 | $80,360 | -11.29% | - |
| 2015 | $89,430 | 5.21% | - |
| 2014 | $84,770 | 0.32% | - |
| 2013 | $84,500 | 1.43% | - |
| 2012 | $83,290 | - | - |
The average salaries of environmental scientists and geoscientists in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of environmental scientists and geoscientists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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