As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Safety Engineer in Raleigh, NC is $61,620, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,185 weekly, or $5,135 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Process Safety Engineer in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Process Safety Engineer in Raleigh, NC vary widely, spanning from $51,617 to $73,424. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,384) and 75th percentile ($67,799), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,424 per year. This $11,415 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Analysis or AutoCAD, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Raleigh Process Safety Engineer often earn 3.3% lower than national averages. However, Raleigh currently ranks 417 statewide for Process Safety Engineer job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Process Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $51,617 Raleigh, NC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $56,384 Raleigh, NC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $61,620 Raleigh, NC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $67,799 Raleigh, NC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $73,424 Raleigh, NC April 01, 2026
25% $56,384 10% $51,617 90% $73,424 75% $67,799 $61,620 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company - Durham, NC

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ACL Digital - Holly Springs, NC

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DPS Group Global - Cary, NC

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CSP - Salisbury, NC

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    Process Safety Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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