There are currently an estimated 7,300 mining and geological engineers in the United States. The mining and geological engineer job market is expected to grow by 8.2% between 2016 and 2026.
How employable are mining and geological engineers?
CareerExplorer rates mining and geological engineers with a D employability rating, meaning this career should provide weak employment opportunities for the foreseeable future. Over the next 10 years, it is expected the US will need 6,000 mining and geological engineers. That number is based on 600 additional mining and geological engineers, and the retirement of 5,400 existing mining and geological engineers.
What’s the supply of mining and geological engineers?
Mining and Geological Engineer job market by state
| State Name | Employed Mining and Geological Engineers |
|---|---|
| Colorado | 620 |
| Texas | 580 |
| California | 490 |
| Pennsylvania | 420 |
| Nevada | 400 |
| Arizona | 320 |
| Utah | 300 |
| West Virginia | 280 |
| Oklahoma | 260 |
| New Mexico | 230 |
| Alabama | 170 |
| Minnesota | 170 |
| Ohio | 160 |
| Alaska | 150 |
| Kentucky | 150 |
| Wyoming | 150 |
| New York | 110 |
| Illinois | 100 |
| Montana | 100 |
| Washington | 90 |
| Michigan | 90 |
| Virginia | 80 |
| North Dakota | 70 |
| Idaho | 70 |
| Georgia | 70 |
| Missouri | 50 |
| Florida | 50 |
| Indiana | 40 |
| North Carolina | 40 |