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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers
SUMMARY
Low Risk
33%
(Avg. of calculated & votes)
JOB SCORE
5.6/10
CALCULATED
32%
(Low Risk)
POLLING
33%
(Low Risk)
GROWTH
by year 2033
2.0%
WAGES
$100,640
or $48.38 per hour
VOLUME
as of 2023
7,040
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DECRIPTION 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.