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Mining and Geological Engineers in North Carolina

Want to work in North Carolina as a Mining or Geological Engineer? Read this first!

10 Job Openings

How Many Mining and Geological Engineers Work in North Carolina?

There were 40 Mining and Geological Engineers employed in this state in 2017.

Job Projections for North Carolina

Jobs for Mining and Geological Engineers in this state are not projected to grow or decrease, but nationwide they are growing at a rate of 8.2%.

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North Carolina Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 10 annual job openings, and 100 total jobs in 2026 for Mining and Geological Engineers in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 600 annual jobs and 7,900 total jobs in 2026.

What do Mining and Geological Engineers Make in North Carolina?

Workers in this field were paid a median of $39.29 an hour in 2017.

Top States for Mining and Geological Engineers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Mining and Geological Engineers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 500 $134,880
Colorado 440 $98,920
Arizona 410 $83,780
Pennsylvania 360 $89,610
Nevada 350 $82,520
Utah 340 $84,470
Oklahoma 270 $0
New Mexico 240 $132,160
Alabama 180 $91,510
Ohio 170 $84,760
Kentucky 150 $93,130
Florida 150 $114,410
Wyoming 150 $90,470
Alaska 130 $112,240
West Virginia 110 $75,820
Virginia 110 $0
New York 110 $82,990
Michigan 100 $71,710
Montana 100 $0
Illinois 90 $91,660

Below are the states where Mining and Geological Engineers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
California $134,880
New Mexico $132,160
Florida $114,410
Alaska $112,240
Colorado $98,920
Minnesota $98,170
Kentucky $93,130
Illinois $91,660
Alabama $91,510
Wyoming $90,470

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