Hourly Wage for Safety Engineer Salary in the United States

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How much does a Safety Engineer make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Safety Engineer in the United States is $32 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $29 and $37. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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What is a Safety Engineer?

The scope of a Safety Engineer is to perform their professional functions. Safety engineering professionals must have education, training and experience in a common body of knowledge. They need to have a fundamental knowledge of physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering mechanics, industrial processes, business, communication and psychology. Professional safety studies include industrial hygiene and toxicology, design of engineering hazard controls, fire protection, ergonomics, system and process safety, system safety, safety and health pr...

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Nuclear Safety Engineer
Cynet Systems - Richland , WA
We are looking for Nuclear Safety Engineer for our client in Richland, WA Job Title: Nuclear Safety Engineer Job Location: Richland, WA Job Type: Contract Job Description: Pay Range $46hr - $99.53hr ...
ZipRecruiter - 6 days ago
Field Safety Engineer
Clark Pacific - West Sacramento , CA
The Field Safety Engineer is responsible for implementing Clark Pacific's EHS safety policies and procedures in concert with the EHS Manager. This is an autonomous role that will provide project ...
LinkedIn - 10 days ago
Airplane Safety Engineer
Net2Source Inc. - Everett , WA
Airplane Safety Engineer Location: Everett, WA Duration: 12+ Months Contract (Possible of Extension) Pay Rate: $60-$68 an hour on W2. Job Description: * As an Airplane Safety Engineer, you will be ...
LinkedIn - 13 days ago
Safety Engineer
Goodfellow Bros. - Kīhei , HI
Position Summary The Safety Engineer works under the direction of the Regional Safety Manager in partnership with our project team members to provide technical assistance and support of specific ...
LinkedIn - 16 days ago
URGENT!! Systems Safety Engineer
Kronos Consulting - Everett , WA
As an Airplane Safety Engineer, you will be responsible for working cross functionally to ensure airplane level safety analysis are appropriately conducted. Understanding the complex integration of ...
ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago
Software System Safety Engineer
APT Research, Inc. - Houston , TX
Position Description Summary APT Research is looking for a highly qualified Software System Safety Engineer to support our commercial spaceflight operations. This position is in Houston, TX with ...
ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 14 days ago
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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Safety Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Safety Engineer ranges from $29 to $37 with the average hourly pay of $32. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $30 to $38 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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