Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $68,420 | $32.89 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $115,160 | $55.36 |
| Mean (average) | $119,770 | $57.58 |
| 90th percentile | $171,250 | $82.33 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 48 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $105,490 | $68,420 | $165,440 | 570 | 1.94 |
| Alaska | $102,690 | $96,610 | $163,970 | 110 | 2.41 |
| Arizona | $106,370 | $79,950 | $161,580 | 180 | 0.41 |
| Arkansas | $101,590 | $51,670 | $151,010 | 130 | 0.71 |
| California | $131,540 | $83,210 | $175,940 | 2,470 | 0.98 |
| Colorado | $120,950 | $84,400 | $178,200 | 210 | 0.54 |
| Connecticut | $115,640 | $76,580 | $166,230 | 270 | 1.16 |
| Delaware | $118,440 | $85,640 | $146,950 | 50 | 0.8 |
| District of Columbia | Data unavailable | 180 | 1.82 | ||
| Florida | $101,790 | $60,820 | $149,030 | 770 | 0.56 |
| Georgia | $105,880 | $64,000 | $163,090 | 350 | 0.52 |
| Guam | Data unavailable | 80 | 9.12 | ||
| Hawaii | $82,300 | $49,490 | $184,920 | 70 | 0.81 |
| Idaho | $98,860 | $86,700 | $163,050 | 250 | 2.1 |
| Illinois | $111,370 | $63,170 | $158,220 | 230 | 0.27 |
| Indiana | $83,240 | $63,970 | $127,390 | 440 | 1 |
| Iowa | $106,350 | $76,830 | $152,830 | 230 | 1.05 |
| Kansas | $102,690 | $81,440 | $137,320 | 120 | 0.62 |
| Kentucky | $107,760 | $72,780 | $173,470 | 300 | 1.07 |
| Louisiana | $118,490 | $62,060 | $177,890 | 370 | 1.39 |
| Maine | $82,140 | $58,350 | $115,920 | 70 | 0.74 |
| Maryland | $110,950 | $78,990 | $181,640 | 520 | 1.37 |
| Massachusetts | $131,210 | $94,340 | $215,430 | 750 | 1.5 |
| Michigan | $107,780 | $71,590 | $165,030 | 720 | 1.18 |
| Minnesota | $120,050 | $82,100 | $165,480 | 220 | 0.53 |
| Mississippi | $87,180 | $58,100 | $131,690 | 120 | 0.74 |
| Missouri | $89,820 | $70,900 | $157,260 | 250 | 0.61 |
| Montana | $97,670 | $66,920 | $134,080 | 60 | 0.86 |
| Nebraska | $103,230 | $53,050 | $138,360 | 90 | 0.64 |
| Nevada | $121,660 | $80,390 | $181,260 | 80 | 0.37 |
| New Hampshire | $130,500 | $63,010 | $152,720 | 80 | 0.81 |
| New Jersey | $119,370 | $80,230 | $170,460 | 430 | 0.73 |
| New Mexico | $94,640 | $47,410 | $167,810 | 340 | 2.83 |
| New York | $101,300 | $56,880 | $167,130 | 1,570 | 1.18 |
| North Carolina | $106,800 | $46,280 | $164,560 | 480 | 0.7 |
| Ohio | $129,560 | $91,920 | $159,580 | 650 | 0.84 |
| Oklahoma | $102,890 | $66,650 | $167,910 | 620 | 2.65 |
| Oregon | $116,020 | $87,460 | $172,440 | 180 | 0.65 |
| Pennsylvania | $121,730 | $70,560 | $173,320 | 490 | 0.59 |
| Rhode Island | $94,620 | $84,410 | $159,480 | 40 | 0.55 |
| South Carolina | $104,120 | $37,170 | $177,940 | 280 | 0.89 |
| Tennessee | Data unavailable | 240 | 0.54 | ||
| Texas | $123,440 | $82,340 | $180,480 | 4,320 | 2.23 |
| Utah | $106,980 | $62,400 | $172,390 | 260 | 1.07 |
| Virginia | $104,920 | $63,760 | $162,630 | 380 | 0.66 |
| Washington | $126,590 | $91,560 | $179,340 | 420 | 0.85 |
| West Virginia | $76,700 | $32,400 | $137,710 | 210 | 2.15 |
| Wisconsin | $92,700 | $58,660 | $151,170 | 250 | 0.62 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.3%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering CIP 14.1401
- Engineering, Other CIP 14.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
- Evaluate product designs for safety.
- Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
- Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
- Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
- Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
Technology skills
- Autodesk AutoCAD (in demand)
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (in demand)
- Microsoft SharePoint (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (in demand)
- C++ (hot technology)
- Eclipse IDE (hot technology)
- Linux (hot technology)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visio (hot technology)
- Microsoft Visual Basic (hot technology)
- Python (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation, Instructing, Social Perceptiveness.
Common job titles: Health and Safety Specialist, Industrial Hygienist, Industrial Safety Engineer, Product Safety and Standards Engineer, Product Safety Consultant, Product Safety Engineer, Safety and Health Consultant, Safety Engineer, Service Loss Control Consultant, System Safety Engineer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors make?
The national median annual wage for health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors was $115,160 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $68,420 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $171,250. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors need?
BLS lists bachelor's degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors a growing career?
BLS projects employment of health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors to change +5.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($131,540), Massachusetts ($131,210), New Hampshire ($130,500). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.