SOC 17-2151 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers — Western Wyoming
Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area
Median pay for this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY comes to $127,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $106,220 by 20.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY comes to $127,970 a year, ahead of the national median of $106,220 by 20.5%. Pay ranges from under $102,740 at the tenth percentile to more than $143,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $104,380 to $142,840.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 350 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 21st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $102,740 | −3.3% |
| 25th | $104,380 | −1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $127,970 | +20.5% |
| 75th | $142,840 | +34.5% |
| 90th | $143,520 | +35.1% |
| Mean | $126,350 | +19.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Western Wyoming run 7.3% below the national average, so the median of $127,970 goes as far as $138,047 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$127,970as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$138,047US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $127,970 a year, 20.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $102,740 to $143,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Western Wyoming, WY?
The median annual wage is $127,970, or $61.53 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 Western Wyoming, WY is 20.5% higher. 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 Western Wyoming, WY earns more than $143,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $102,740 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 60 jobs in this occupation in Western Wyoming, WY. 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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