DOL Median (New Mexico)
$70,550
vs National
-17.2%
National: $85,197BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$75,053
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$70,550
-17.2% 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 New Mexico earns $70,550 in nominal terms, which is 17.2% below the national average of $85,197. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 94.0 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $75,053 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport-McMoRan Tyrone Mining LLC | $72,000 | 6 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Chino Mines Company | $69,100 | 4 |
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How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make in New Mexico?
The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in New Mexico is $70,550 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is New Mexico 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 New Mexico earns 17.2% less than the national median of $85,197, or $75,053 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.