Maryland

Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates 2020

Maryland Statewide
All-industry
Establishments reporting8
Estimated employment50
Employment RSE47.78
Mean wage$43.52
Mean RSE8.65
Entry wage$28.46
Experienced wage$51.05
10th percentile wage$25.38
50th percentile wage$39.68
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers (17-2151)
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. Excludes Petroleum Engineers (17-2171).
Median Wage History
  This Occupation   Compared to Occupational Group   Difference  
2020$39.68 $46.26  -$6.58
2019$38.87+2.1%$45.32 +2.1%-$6.44
2018$37.98+2.3%$44.28 +2.3%-$6.29
2017$37.18+2.2%$43.34 +2.2%-$6.16
2016$36.40+2.1%$42.44 +2.1%-$6.03
  This Occupation   Compared to All Occupations   Difference  
2020$39.68 $23.44  $16.24
2019$38.87+2.1%$22.77 +2.9%$16.10
2018$37.98+2.3%$22.11 +3.0%$15.87
2017$37.18+2.2%$21.48 +2.9%$15.70
2016$36.40+2.1%$20.98 +2.4%$15.42
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $39.68 50
Highest Employment
  Median Wage Employ- ment
Maryland Statewide $39.68 50
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Last updated April 2021