Mining and Geological Engineer salary in Salt Lake, UT
Based on 10 certified H-1B filings in the Salt Lake City-Murray, UT metro area, FY2025–FY2026. Includes South Jordan, Midvale.
Also listed as: Mining Engineer, Geological Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $101,952 |
| 25th | $134,867 |
| 50th (median) | $147,830 |
| 75th | $150,680 |
| 90th | $168,352 |
Cost of living
Salt Lake's median Mining and Geological Engineer salary of $147,830 is worth about $146,600 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; Salt Lake = 100.9).
Compared with all workers here
All Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers in the Salt Lake, UT area earned a median of $131,770 in May 2025 (160 employed). The H-1B median here is $147,830, 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kennecott Utah Copper | too few | 7 |
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 | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.