Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in Colorado
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 Colorado the median pay is $96,820 a year, 9% below the national median of $106,220.
$96,820median pay in Colorado, per year
$78,180–$123,650middle half earn
670employed in Colorado
$106,220U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Colorado
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in Colorado or remote
1employer hiring
1posted in the last 7 days
CAwhere most openings are
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 Colorado
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, Colorado, annual.