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The average salary for a Mining and Geological Engineer in U.S. is $105,460.

Annual Average Salary Information

Annual Average Salary: $105,460

$55,150$160,820

Hourly Pay Information

Hourly Average Salary: $50.70

$26.51$77.32

What does a Mining and Geological Engineer earn?

On average, Mining and Geological Engineers earn an annual salary of $105,460 in the United States. They work for a variety of organisations, from small companies to global corporations, to provide expert advice on sustainable extraction of natural resources. Mining and Geological Engineers have the opportunity to concentrate their expertise in different areas such as minerals exploration, mine safety, or resource management.

How to earn more as a Mining and Geological Engineer

If you want to become a Mining and Geological Engineer, you will need to complete a degree in geology, mining engineering, or a related field. You can also consider a degree apprenticeship to get started. To increase your earnings as an engineer, you may move into a specialised field, such as metallurgy engineering, or become a manager in the mining industry. Alternatively, you could become a consultant or open your own mining and geological engineering business.