The median annual wage for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in New Mexico is $114,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $119,020.
Pay spans roughly $45,810 at the 10th percentile to $181,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $55.26 per hour. An estimated 210 people work as mining and geological engineers, including mining safety engineers in New Mexico.
| Median (annual) | $114,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $119,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $55.26 |
| 10th percentile | $45,810 |
| 90th percentile | $181,020 |
| Employment | 210 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.