SOC 17-2151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Montana
Montana
At $105,410, median pay for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Montana tracks the national median of $106,220 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $105,410, median pay for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Montana tracks the national median of $106,220 closely. Pay ranges from under $78,690 at the tenth percentile to more than $129,850 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $98,200 to $106,350.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.31 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Montana ranks number 11th out of 28 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 604 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 39th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,690 | −25.9% |
| 25th | $98,200 | −7.6% |
| Median (50th) | $105,410 | −0.8% |
| 75th | $106,350 | +0.1% |
| 90th | $129,850 | +22.2% |
| Mean | $104,610 | −1.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $105,410 goes as far as $111,427 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 4.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,410as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$111,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,410 a year, 0.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $78,690 to $129,850 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 11th of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Montana?
The median annual wage is $105,410, or $50.68 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 Montana is 0.8% 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 Montana earns more than $129,850 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $78,690 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Montana. 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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