The salary statistics and trend of mining and geological engineers in the industry of coal mining are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare mining and geological engineer salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $54,110 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,300 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,820 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $102,280 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $131,560 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for mining and geological engineers in the industry of coal mining. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) mining and geological engineers is $131,560. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,820. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent mining and geological engineers is $54,110.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mining and geological engineers in the industry of Coal Mining from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,820 | -1.90% | 3.39% |
| 2016 | $85,410 | -2.28% | - |
| 2015 | $87,360 | 4.54% | - |
| 2014 | $83,390 | -0.89% | - |
| 2013 | $84,130 | 3.74% | - |
| 2012 | $80,980 | - | - |
The average salaries of mining and geological engineers in eight industries within the mining sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of mining and geological engineers 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 | |
| Metal Ore Mining | |
| Mining (except Oil and Gas) | |
| Coal Mining | |
| Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying | |
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