SOC 17-2151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Virginia
Virginia
At $104,960, median pay for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Virginia tracks the national median of $106,220 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $104,960, median pay for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Virginia tracks the national median of $106,220 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $78,230 and $131,730. The lowest tenth earn under $67,490, while the highest tenth earn more than $157,260.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 28 states with published data for this occupation, Virginia ranks 12th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 107th of 747 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,490 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $78,230 | −26.4% |
| Median (50th) | $104,960 | −1.2% |
| 75th | $131,730 | +24.0% |
| 90th | $157,260 | +48.1% |
| Mean | $109,930 | +3.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Virginia sit close to the national average, so $104,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$104,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
101.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$103,818US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,960 a year, 1.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,490 to $157,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 12th of 28 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Virginia?
The median annual wage is $104,960, or $50.46 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 Virginia is 1.2% 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 Virginia earns more than $157,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,490 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 150 jobs in this occupation in Virginia. 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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