Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Arizona
Mining and geological engineers assess underground sites to determine if they're suitable for mining or construction. They design extraction methods and safety systems to protect workers and the environment In Arizona the median pay is $102,130 a year, 4% below the national median of $106,220.
$102,130median pay in Arizona, per year
$97,130–$124,700middle half earn
690employed in Arizona
$106,220U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Arizona
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Arizona or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Complex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningMathematics
Knowledge areas
Engineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)English LanguageProduction and ProcessingDesignAdministration and Management
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Licenses and training in Arizona
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers pay in other states
California · $158,130Oklahoma · $131,660Utah · $125,520Alaska · $124,630Idaho · $123,680Wyoming · $119,010Florida · $117,500Indiana · $113,640Illinois · $107,690Nevada · $107,500
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O*NET-SOC 17-2151.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona, annual.