The salary statistics of mining and geological engineers in the industry sector of manufacturing are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare mining and geological engineer salaries in different industries within the manufacturing sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $40,960 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $43,950 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $48,940 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $82,670 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $107,470 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for mining and geological engineers in the industry sector of manufacturing. 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 $107,470. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $48,940. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid mining and geological engineers is $40,960.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of mining and geological engineers in the industry sector of manufacturing from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $48,940 | -78.18% | -203.29% |
| 2016 | $87,200 | 0.33% | - |
| 2015 | $86,910 | -89.74% | - |
| 2013 | $164,900 | 9.99% | - |
| 2012 | $148,430 | - | - |
The average salaries of mining and geological engineers in two industries in the manufacturing sector are shown below. For detailed mining and geological engineer salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].