SOC 17-2151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Lexington
Lexington-Fayette, KY
The median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Lexington, KY is $105,890 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 Lexington, KY is $105,890 per year, close to the national median of $106,220 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $83,380 and $133,210. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $83,370 and the ninetieth at $133,220.
Of the 469 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 55th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,370 | −21.5% |
| 25th | $83,380 | −21.5% |
| Median (50th) | $105,890 | −0.3% |
| 75th | $133,210 | +25.4% |
| 90th | $133,220 | +25.4% |
| Mean | $108,520 | +2.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lexington run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $105,890 goes as far as $117,395 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 10.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$117,395US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,890 a year, 0.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $83,370 to $133,220 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Lexington, KY?
The median annual wage is $105,890, or $50.91 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 Lexington, KY is 0.3% 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 Lexington, KY earns more than $133,220 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $83,370 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.
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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