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Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Architecture and Engineering · Bachelor's degree

SALARY RANGE

$53,400

10th

$72,818

25th

$97,090

Median

$126,217

75th

$148,548

90th

Median hourly: $46.68/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: As fast as average

Projected change: +2.0% (+2K jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Bachelor's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

1

AI handles independently

5

AI assists (and growing)

2

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 1 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 5 more, and 2 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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