SOC 17-2151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Kentucky
Kentucky · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Kentucky is $103,300 per year, close to the national median of $106,220 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Kentucky is $103,300 per year, close to the national median of $106,220 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $83,380 and $127,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,120 and the ninetieth at $139,730.
The area has 230 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Kentucky ranks number 13th out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Lexington records the highest median at $105,890. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 67th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,120 | −28.3% |
| 25th | $83,380 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $103,300 | −2.7% |
| 75th | $127,820 | +20.3% |
| 90th | $139,730 | +31.5% |
| Mean | $106,230 | +0.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kentucky
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $105,890 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $103,300 goes as far as $114,523 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$103,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$114,523US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $103,300 a year, 2.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,120 to $139,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 230 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 13th of 28 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lexington, at $105,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $103,300, or $49.67 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $106,220, so pay in Kentucky is 2.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $139,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,120 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lexington, at $105,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 230 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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