Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $98,480 -2.5% vs national
Median hourly $47.35
10th percentile $58,840
90th percentile $124,560
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,840
    25th
    $86,740
    50th (median)
    $98,480
    75th
    $102,130
    90th
    $124,560

    Top-paying metros for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $163,490
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $158,760
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $142,520
    California $142,520
    Oklahoma City, OK $131,660
    Colorado Springs, CO $125,980

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $96,510
    Surveyors $64,310
    Materials Engineers $98,540
    Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other $43,540
    Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians $69,800
    Mechanical Engineers $95,770

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make per hour in Arizona?

    The median hourly wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Arizona is $47.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.88 or more per hour.

    Is Arizona above or below average for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salaries?

    The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in Arizona is 2.5% below the national median of $101,020. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Arizona?

    Entry-level Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $58,840 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $86,740.