Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in West Virginia

Local pay for mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in West Virginia, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 17-2151

$97,960

median pay, West Virginia

440

employed in West Virginia

-7.8%

vs U.S. median

+0.7%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers earn in West Virginia

West Virginia · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in West Virginia earn between $79,330 and $120,620 a year; the U.S. median is $106,220.

$64,010

P10

$79,330

P25

$97,960

MEDIAN

$120,620

P75

$136,650

P90

Pay by metro in West Virginia

Wheeling, WV

$117,670

Charleston, WV

$84,450

Beckley, WV

$81,370

$40k $100k $160k

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