DOL Median (Washington)
$78,808
vs National
-7.5%
National: $85,197BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$68,767
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$78,808
-7.5% 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 Washington earns $78,808 in nominal terms, which is 7.5% below the national average of $85,197. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $68,767 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| NEWMONT MINING CORP. | $133,577 | 5 |
| ECHO BAY MINERALS COMPANY | $112,860 | 6 |
| CH2M Hill Inc. | $84,240 | 1 |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/DHHS | $74,323 | 17 |
| GEOENGINEERS, INC. | $67,662 | 10 |
| SOLDATA, INC. | $60,000 | 2 |
| THE ROBBINS COMPANY | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers make in Washington?
The median Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers salary in Washington is $78,808 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is Washington 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 Washington earns 7.5% less than the national median of $85,197, or $68,767 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.