DOL Median (Tennessee)
$89,691
vs National
+5.3%
National: $85,197BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$99,325
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$89,691
+5.3% 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 Tennessee earns $89,691 in nominal terms, which is 5.3% above the national average of $85,197. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 90.3 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $99,325 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Tennessee
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Strawberry Plains LLC | $122,500 | 2 |
| NYRSTAR TENNESSEE MINES- STRAWBERRY PLAINS, LLC | $111,100 | 2 |
| ILUKA RESOURCES (TN) LLC | $100,000 | 1 |
| ILUKA RESOURCES INC | $97,554 | 2 |
| Jacobs Corporation | $81,827 | 4 |
| H C SPINKS CLAY CO INC | $75,000 | 1 |
| MCMILLEN JACOBS ASSOCIATES, INC. | $75,000 | 2 |
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How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make in Tennessee?
The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in Tennessee is $89,691 based on 8 DOL filings.
Is Tennessee 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 Tennessee earns 5.3% more than the national median of $85,197, or $99,325 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.