As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Process Safety Engineer in Washington, DC is $69,498, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,337 weekly, or $5,792 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $58,215 to $82,810. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,592) and 75th percentile ($76,466), while top earners (90th percentile) make $82,810 per year. This $12,874 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, Washington Process Safety Engineer often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 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 $58,215 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $63,592 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $69,498 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $76,466 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Process Safety Engineer Salary $82,810 Washington, DC April 01, 2026
25% $63,592 10% $58,215 90% $82,810 75% $76,466 $69,498 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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About Washington, District of Columbia    Washington, D.C. is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the U.S. East Coast. Due to the District of Columbia retrocession, the city has a total area....More

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Skills associated with Process Safety Engineer: Risk Management, Safety Management, RISK