career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers and Nuclear Engineers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Nuclear Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 17-2151 | 17-2161 |
| title | Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Nuclear Engineers |
| onet code | 17-2151.00 | 17-2161.00 |
| description | Conduct subsurface surveys to identify the characteristics of potential land or mining development sites. May specify the ground support systems, processes, and equipment for safe, economical, and environmentally sound extraction or underground construction activities. May inspect areas for unsafe geological conditions, equipment, and working conditions. May design, implement, and coordinate mine safety programs. | Conduct research on nuclear engineering projects or apply principles and theory of nuclear science to problems concerned with release, control, and use of nuclear energy and nuclear waste disposal. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 17 | 17 |
| tot emp | 6,770 | 14,740 |
| a mean | 108,940 | 134,980 |
| a median | 101,020 | 127,520 |
| a pct10 | 62,500 | 88,290 |
| a pct25 | 81,040 | 103,010 |
| a pct75 | 129,860 | 157,600 |
| a pct90 | 163,740 | 187,430 |
| h mean | 52 | 64 |
| h median | 48 | 61 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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