DOL Median (California)
$92,166
vs National
+8.2%
National: $85,197BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$66,546
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$92,166
+8.2% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$85,197
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in California earns $92,166 in nominal terms, which is 8.2% above the national average of $85,197. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $66,546 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| SLR International Corporation | $220,000 | 1 |
| McKinsey & Company Inc. United States | $220,000 | 2 |
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | $178,500 | 3 |
| AMEC FOSTER WHEELER ENVIRONMENT & INFRASTRUCTURE | $140,000 | 1 |
| SRK Consulting U.S., Inc. | $117,970 | 18 |
| DOTUN OYENUGA D/B/A ANALYSIS & SOLUTIONS CONSULTANTS | $106,000 | 1 |
| CHILI BAR LLC | $93,662 | 2 |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | $92,166 | 18 |
| RIO TINTO MINERALS INC. | $88,058 | 4 |
| SolarReserve, LLC | $81,089 | 4 |
| Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. | $80,142 | 37 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $78,000 | 3 |
| Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. | $77,500 | 7 |
| U.S. Borax | $75,660 | 4 |
| Lhoist North America of Arizona Inc | $70,000 | 4 |
| Advanced Geosolutions, Inc. | N/A | 2 |
| MINE VENTILATION SERVICES, INC. | N/A | 1 |
| PETROLOG INC | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make in California?
The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in California is $92,166 based on 23 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?
A Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in California earns 8.2% more than the national median of $85,197, or $66,546 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.