(STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites.

Salary Breakdown

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Average

$92,290

ANNUAL

$44.37

HOURLY

Entry Level

$76,650

ANNUAL

$36.85

HOURLY

Mid Level

$78,250

ANNUAL

$37.62

HOURLY

Expert Level

$101,780

ANNUAL

$48.93

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

40

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Engineering and Technology

KNOWLEDGE

Mathematics

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Design

KNOWLEDGE

Production and Processing

SKILL

Complex Problem Solving

SKILL

Critical Thinking

SKILL

Judgment and Decision Making

SKILL

Reading Comprehension

SKILL

Speaking

ABILITY

Category Flexibility

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Information Ordering

ABILITY

Oral Comprehension


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