Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pay in California
In California, the median pay for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers is $76.03 an hour ($158,130 a year). About 520 people work in this job there.
That is 49% higher than the U.S. median ($106,220). California ranks 1st of 28 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $40.59 | $84,430 |
| 25% of workers | $58.71 | $122,120 |
| Half of workers (median) | $76.03 | $158,130 |
| 75% of workers | $81.62 | $169,770 |
| 90% of workers | $84.59 | $175,940 |
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $173,790 | 30 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $166,770 | 160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $144,230 | 180 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $107,590 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.8% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | $122,500 |
| Industrial Engineers | $124,600 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $130,900 |
| Engineers, All Other | $130,850 |
| Electrical Engineers | $144,040 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $160,520 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $185,180 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $157,620 |
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