Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in California
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520Jobs in California
$143,080Mean annual wage
1st of 28Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $84,430 | $40.59 |
| 25th percentile | $122,120 | $58.71 |
| Median (50th) | $158,130 | $76.03 |
| 75th percentile | $169,770 | $81.62 |
| 90th percentile | $175,940 | $84.59 |
| Mean | $143,080 | $68.79 |
Across 28 states with a published mean, the highest are California ($143,080), Alaska ($133,750), Utah ($127,460); the lowest are North Carolina ($74,840), Tennessee ($93,010), New York ($95,640). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 520 | $143,080 | $158,130 |
| Arizona | 690 | $113,830 | $102,130 |
| Nevada | 470 | $120,080 | $107,500 |
| Oregon | 90 | $112,420 | $96,210 |