Health and Safety Engineers Salary
Bureau of Labor Statistics title: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
The median health and safety engineers salary in the United States is $115,160 per year ($55.36/hour). Salaries range from $68,420 at the entry level to $171,250+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 21,450 health and safety engineers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$115,160
per year
Hourly Rate
$55.36
per hour
Employment
21,450
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$68,420
25th percentile
$90,930
Median
$115,160
75th percentile
$142,980
90th percentile
$171,250
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Health and Safety Engineers Salary by State
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$77K$132K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$132K
+14%
Massachusetts
$131K
+14%
New Hampshire
$131K
+13%
Ohio
$130K
+13%
Washington
$127K
+10%
Texas
$123K
+7%
Pennsylvania
$122K
+6%
Nevada
$122K
+6%
Colorado
$121K
+5%
Minnesota
$120K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $131,540 | +14.2% |
| Massachusetts | $131,210 | +13.9% |
| New Hampshire | $130,500 | +13.3% |
| Ohio | $129,560 | +12.5% |
| Washington | $126,590 | +9.9% |
| Texas | $123,440 | +7.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $121,730 | +5.7% |
| Nevada | $121,660 | +5.6% |
| Colorado | $120,950 | +5.0% |
| Minnesota | $120,050 | +4.2% |
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Health and Safety Engineers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester-Nashua, NH | $152,360 | +32.3% |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $149,740 | +30.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $147,220 | +27.8% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $143,050 | +24.2% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $137,540 | +19.4% |
| Midland, TX | $137,030 | +19.0% |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $135,220 | +17.4% |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $135,130 | +17.3% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $133,060 | +15.5% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $132,040 | +14.7% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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