Mining and Geological Engineer salary in Denver, CO
Based on 13 certified H-1B filings in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes Broomfield, Empire, Golden, Lakewood.
Also listed as: Mining Engineer, Geological Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $92,345 |
| 25th | $92,400 |
| 50th (median) | $123,200 |
| 75th | $130,982 |
| 90th | $156,050 |
Cost of living
Denver's median Mining and Geological Engineer salary of $123,200 is worth about $116,500 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Denver = 105.8).
Compared with all workers here
All Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in the Denver, CO area earned a median of $93,100 in May 2025 (520 employed). The H-1B median here is $123,200, 32% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont International Services | too few | 5 |
| Srk Consulting (U.s.) | too few | 2 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.