Mining Engineer

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Money & Outlook

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North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 13%
Job Openings 1 estimated annual job openings
Employment 23 were employed in this occupation

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$108,940

Average Hourly Wage

$52.37

Average Annual Range

$62,500 to $163,740

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +2%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  Less than 1000 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment very small occupation
  This was a very small occupation in the United States, employing 7,100 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Slower than average growth
  Employment growth for mining and geological engineers will depend on demand for coal, metals, and minerals. These resources are used in many products, including construction materials, electric vehicles, smartphones, and computers. Rising demand for these products may create some jobs for mining and geological engineers. However, decreased demand for coal and increased automation of mining activities are expected to offset some of this growth. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (NAICS540000) (42.3%)
  • Architectural, engineering, and related services (NAICS541300) (35.9%)
  • Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (NAICS210000) (35.7%)
  • Engineering services (NAICS541330) (31.4%)
  • Mining (except oil and gas) (NAICS212000) (28%)
  • Metal ore mining (NAICS212200) (15.2%)
  • Coal mining (NAICS212100) (9%)
  • Management of companies and enterprises (NAICS551000) (7%)