Health And Safety Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does a Health And Safety Engineer make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Health And Safety Engineer in the United States is $103,128 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $50.

However, a Health And Safety Engineer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $122,865
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,792 to $113,459
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $87,202
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View as table View as graph 25% $94,792 10% $87,202 90% $122,865 75% $113,459 $103,128 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Health And Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,459 $9,455 $2,182 $55
Average $103,128 $8,594 $1,983 $50
25th Percentile $94,792 $7,899 $1,823 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Health And Safety Engineer Salaries

A Health And Safety Engineer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Health And Safety Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Health And Safety Engineer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $71,777
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $85,901
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $103,707
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,828
  • Expert (over 8 years): $154,865
Levels Salary
Environme... Level Health And Safety Engineer$71,777
Environme... Level Health And Safety Engineer$85,901
Health An... Level Health And Safety Engineer$103,707
Environme... Level Health And Safety Engineer$126,828
Environme... Level Health And Safety Engineer$154,865
$71,777 0 yr
$85,901 < 2 yrs
$103,707 2-4 yrs
$126,828 5-8 yrs
$154,865 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Health And Safety Engineers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $130,075
  • San Francisco: $128,651
  • Oakland: $125,940

What Skills Can Increase a Health And Safety Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 9.31% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Safety Engineering (Mentioned in 2.23% Job Postings): Integrating safety practices in engineering design and development to prevent accidents and reduce the opportunities for human error.
  • Electrical Engineering (Mentioned in 1.52% Job Postings): Electrical engineering is a technical discipline concerned with the study, design and application of equipment, devices and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It emerged as an identified activity in the latter half of the 19th century after commercialization of the electric telegraph, the telephone, and electrical power generation, distribution and use. Electrical engineering is now divided into a wide range of fields including, computer engineering, power engineering, telecommunications, radio-frequency engineering, signal processing, instrumentation, and electronics. Many of these disciplines overlap with other engineering branches, spanning a huge number of specializations including hardware engineering, power electronics, electromagnetics and waves, microwave engineering, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, renewable energies, mechatronics, and electrical materials science. See glossary of electrical and electronics engineering.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 9.31%
Safety Engineering 2.23%
Electrical Engineering 1.52%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Health And Safety Engineer's salary.
  • Computer Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Public Service: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • System Design: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Engineering
$110,347
7%
Public Service
$110,347
7%
System Design
$108,284
5%
Systems Engineering
$108,284
5%
Consulting
$108,284
5%
Software Development
$108,284
5%
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Health And Safety Engineer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Health And Safety Engineer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 30% above the average. In contrast, Health And Safety Engineer positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Health And Safety Engineer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for a Health And Safety Engineer

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$134,066$64.030%
Pharmaceuticals$134,066$64.030%
Software & Networking$123,754$59.020%
Energy & Utilities$118,597$57.015%
Aerospace & Defense$113,441$55.010%

How Education impacts a Health And Safety Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Health And Safety Engineers enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Health And Safety Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $98,221 and $103,204).

Health And Safety Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Health And Safety Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.8%
High School 4.8%
Associates 3.6%
Bachelors 44.0%
Masters 41.7%
Doctorate 6.0%
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Health And Safety Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Health And Safety Engineer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Health And Safety Engineer

Salaries for a Health And Safety Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,333 in 2023 to around $97,639 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Health And Safety Engineer salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Health And Safety Engineer Over Time

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2023
$99,333
2024
$98,634
2025
$97,639
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2024 $98,634
2025 $97,639
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FAQ about Health And Safety Engineer

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Health And Safety Engineer?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Health And Safety Engineer roles, with salaries approximately 30% above the market median.

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