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Occupation ยท SOC 17-2151

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers: can it be done remotely?

Usually notTeleworkable share: 0%

According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.

Nationally, about 6,770 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $101,020 ($48.57 an hour).

US employment

6,770

Median annual wage

$101,020

Mean annual wage

$108,940

Median hourly wage

$48.57

Education and training

Typical education

Bachelor's degree

Related work experience

None

On-the-job training

None

Job zone

4

Considerable preparation

Entry level

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OccupationMedian wageWage gainJob zoneTypical education
Petroleum Engineers$141,280$40,260 (+39.9%)4Bachelor's degree
Industrial Engineers$101,140$120 (+0.1%)4Bachelor's degree
Environmental Engineers$104,170$3,150 (+3.1%)4Bachelor's degree

States with the most jobs

  1. 1. California780
  2. 2. Colorado730
  3. 3. Arizona680
  4. 4. Nevada430
  5. 5. Illinois400
  6. 6. West Virginia400
  7. 7. Alaska350
  8. 8. Utah220
  9. 9. New Mexico210
  10. 10. Oregon200

States that pay the most

  1. 1. California$142,520
  2. 2. Michigan$125,600
  3. 3. Florida$116,430
  4. 4. New Mexico$114,930
  5. 5. Wyoming$113,870
  6. 6. Nevada$113,140
  7. 7. Utah$110,960
  8. 8. Indiana$110,590
  9. 9. Alaska$109,350
  10. 10. South Dakota$105,170

Median annual wage. Based on 29 states and territories with published figures.

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