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Will AI replace Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers?AI replacement risk 70% and how the work is changing

United States Engineering & Science Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$106,220
25th–75th pct. $85,280–$136,590
Top pay (est.)
$221,000
Top 10% $169,990
Pay in 5 years
$119,500est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$134,500est.
$115,700–$156,200
Outlook score
51/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
70%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.8%
300 openings / yr

Will AI replace Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers? AI replacement risk

70%
High
Ranked #743 safest from AI among all U.S. occupations
Very lowLowModerateHighVery high

How AI is changing this job

A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.

AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using O*NET work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →

Skills, education and requirements for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.8
Judgment and Decision Making
4.6
Mathematics
4.6
Monitoring
4.5
Critical Thinking
4.5
Complex Problem Solving
4.4
Writing
4.2
Systems Evaluation
4.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Engineering and Technology
5.6
Mathematics
5.2
Design
4.6
English Language
4.5
Administrative
4.2
Administration and Management
4.1
Physics
4.1
Computers and Electronics
4.0

What the work involves

Processing InformationCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkAnalyzing Data or InformationEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Important abilities

Oral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningWritten ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ExpressionInductive Reasoning

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
79%
Post-bachelor's certificate
17%
Master's degree
3%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
35%
2–4 years
32%
1–3 months
10%
None / short demo
9%
3–6 months
9%
1–2 years
3%
4–10 years
1%

Related work experience

1–2 years
26%
4–6 years
22%
8–10 years
19%
Over 10 years
19%
None
9%
2–4 years
4%
6–8 years
1%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.