Mining and Geological Engineer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A mining and geological engineer earns a median of $106,220 a year ($51.07 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $115,410. About 6,080 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $106,220
- Gross pay
- $4,085.38
- Federal income tax
- −$559.17
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$253.29
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$59.24
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $3,213.68
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $106,220
- Federal
- $14,538
- FICA
- $8,126
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $83,556
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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- Environmental Engineer: $107,110
- Mechanical Engineer: $104,110
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- Industrial Engineer: $102,440
- Civil Engineer: $100,840
- Marine Engineer and Naval Architect: $112,230
- Materials Engineer: $112,860
- Architect: $99,280
BLS occupation: Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 17-2151). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mining and geological engineer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $51.07; the average is $55.49.
What is the salary range for a mining and geological engineer?
The bottom 10% earn under $67,490 and the top 10% earn over $169,990 a year.
How much is $106,220 after taxes?
About $83,556 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $76,541 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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