Jobs Similar to Mining and Geological Engineers
Also called: Mining and Geological Engineers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to mining and geological engineers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Wind Energy Engineers, Water/Wastewater Engineers and Petroleum Engineers.
Mining and Geological Engineers: $106,220 median pay · usual preparation: Bachelor's degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Mining and Geological Engineers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wind Energy EngineersSame group | 83% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 2 | Water/Wastewater EngineersSame group | 82% | $100,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 3 | Petroleum EngineersSame group | 82% | $144,910+36% | Bachelor's degree |
| 4 | Chemical EngineersSame group | 81% | $125,040+18% | Bachelor's degree |
| 5 | Logistics Engineers | 81% | $82,320Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 6 | Energy Engineers, Except Wind and SolarSame group | 81% | $122,930Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 7 | Transportation EngineersSame group | 81% | $100,840Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 8 | Automotive EngineersSame group | 81% | $104,110Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 9 | Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 81% | $64,950−39% | Training or associate |
| 10 | Materials EngineersSame group | 80% | $112,860+6% | Bachelor's degree |
| 11 | Fire-Prevention and Protection EngineersSame group | 80% | $115,160Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 12 | Industrial EngineersSame group | 80% | $102,440−4% | Bachelor's degree |
| 13 | Environmental EngineersSame group | 80% | $107,110+1% | Bachelor's degree |
| 14 | Water Resource Specialists | 80% | $167,220Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 15 | Civil EngineersSame group | 79% | $100,840−5% | Bachelor's degree |
| 16 | Electrical EngineersSame group | 78% | $120,630+14% | Bachelor's degree |
| 17 | Aerospace EngineersSame group | 78% | $134,960+27% | Bachelor's degree |
| 18 | Validation EngineersSame group | 78% | $102,440Broader BLS group · not compared | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Nuclear EngineersSame group | 78% | $133,970+26% | Bachelor's degree |
| 20 | Materials Scientists | 77% | $117,790+11% | Bachelor's degree |
- 1Wind Energy Engineers
83% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 2Water/Wastewater Engineers
82% similar · $100,840 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 3Petroleum Engineers
82% similar · $144,910 (+36%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 4Chemical Engineers
81% similar · $125,040 (+18%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 5Logistics Engineers
81% similar · $82,320 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 6Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar
81% similar · $122,930 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 7Transportation Engineers
81% similar · $100,840 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 8Automotive Engineers
81% similar · $104,110 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 9Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
81% similar · $64,950 (−39%) · Training or associate
- 10Materials Engineers
80% similar · $112,860 (+6%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 11Fire-Prevention and Protection Engineers
80% similar · $115,160 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 12Industrial Engineers
80% similar · $102,440 (−4%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 13Environmental Engineers
80% similar · $107,110 (+1%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 14Water Resource Specialists
80% similar · $167,220 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree
- 15Civil Engineers
79% similar · $100,840 (−5%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 16Electrical Engineers
78% similar · $120,630 (+14%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 17Aerospace Engineers
78% similar · $134,960 (+27%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 18Validation Engineers
78% similar · $102,440 (broader group) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 19Nuclear Engineers
78% similar · $133,970 (+26%) · Bachelor's degree · Same group
- 20Materials Scientists
77% similar · $117,790 (+11%) · Bachelor's degree
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for mining and geological engineers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
Jobs that can lead here
Careers where mining and geological engineers is one of the best career-change matches (match score in brackets).
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers (83)
- Logistics Engineers (81)
- Water Resource Specialists (80)
- Hydrologists (79)
- Surveyors (79)
- Materials Scientists (77)
- Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists (77)
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians (76)
- Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers (75)
- Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers (75)
Questions about jobs like mining and geological engineers
What jobs are most similar to mining and geological engineers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Wind Energy Engineers (83% similar), Water/Wastewater Engineers (82% similar), Petroleum Engineers (82% similar), Chemical Engineers (81% similar) and Logistics Engineers (81% similar).
Which jobs like mining and geological engineers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Petroleum Engineers ($144,910, +36%; usually a bachelor's degree), Aerospace Engineers ($134,960, +27%; usually a bachelor's degree) and Nuclear Engineers ($133,970, +26%; usually a bachelor's degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with mining and geological engineers ($106,220). Without more preparation than mining and geological engineers usually need: Petroleum Engineers, Aerospace Engineers and Nuclear Engineers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.