The salary statistics of mathematical science occupations in the industry sector of mining are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare mathematical science occupations salaries in different industries within the mining sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $53,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $66,820 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $86,780 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $113,850 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $134,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for mathematical science occupations in the industry sector of 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) mathematical science occupations is $134,960. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $86,780. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid mathematical science occupations is $53,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mathematical science occupations in the industry sector of mining from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $86,780 | 5.82% | 22.38% |
| 2017 | $81,730 | 2.77% | - |
| 2016 | $79,470 | 4.59% | - |
| 2015 | $75,820 | 5.50% | - |
| 2014 | $71,650 | 9.04% | - |
| 2013 | $65,170 | -3.36% | - |
| 2012 | $67,360 | - | - |
The average salaries of mathematical science occupations in two industries in the mining sector are shown below. For detailed mathematical science occupations salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Support Activities for Mining | |
| Support Activities for Mining | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].