Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $101,020 +0% vs national
Median hourly $48.57
10th percentile $66,210
90th percentile $178,170
National median $101,020

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,210
    25th
    $78,680
    50th (median)
    $101,020
    75th
    $137,730
    90th
    $178,170

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary vs area income 126% Median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary is 26% above the area median household income

    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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Civil Engineers $98,690
    Industrial Engineers $116,170
    Mechanical Engineers $126,870
    Petroleum Engineers $159,990
    Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,880
    Electrical Engineers $110,210

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Houston, TX is $48.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.66 or more per hour.

    Is Houston 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 Houston, TX is 0% above 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (10th percentile) earn around $66,210 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,680.