What are the main factors that influence a Safety Engineer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Safety Engineer's salary?

A Safety Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Safety Engineer (0-2 years)earns $72,668, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $86,961, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $104,963, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $128,362, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $156,763,

What are the highest paying states for a Safety Engineer?

Safety Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Safety Engineer roles are District of Columbia $80,043, California $79,740, Massachusetts $78,677. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Safety Engineer roles make?

Salaries for Safety Engineer level roles vary by specialization: Technical Safety Engineer: $128,368; Health And Safety Engineer: $103,120; Environmental Safety Engineer: $100,083; Product Safety Engineer: $88,941; Senior Safety Engineer: $85,187.

Safety Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does a Safety Engineer make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Safety Engineer in Delaware is $73,212 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $87,339
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,046 to $80,607
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,432

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Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,607	$6,717	$1,550	$39
Average	$73,212	$6,101	$1,408	$35
25th Percentile	$67,046	$5,587	$1,289	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Safety Engineer Salaries

A 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Safety Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 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): $72,668
Early Career (1-2 years): $86,961
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,963
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $128,362
Expert (over 8 years): $156,763

Levels	Salary
Safety En... Level Safety Engineer	$72,668
Environme... Level Safety Engineer	$86,961
Environme... Level Safety Engineer	$104,963
Environme... Level Safety Engineer	$128,362
Environme... Level Safety Engineer	$156,763

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How Do Safety Engineer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Safety Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $80,043.
California: $79,740.
Massachusetts: $78,677.

District of Columbia $80,043 California $79,740 Massachusetts $78,677 Washington $78,388 New Jersey $78,359 Alaska $78,258 Connecticut $77,260 New York $76,855

Hawaii $75,561 Rhode Island $74,954 Maryland $74,542 Minnesota $73,978 Colorado $73,761 Illinois $73,689 Oregon $73,414 Delaware $73,212

New Hampshire $73,084 Virginia $72,800 Pennsylvania $71,968 Nevada $71,549 North Dakota $71,412 Michigan $71,195 Wisconsin $71,115 Vermont $70,956

Texas $70,515 Maine $70,486 Arizona $70,443 Ohio $70,392 Georgia $69,727 Indiana $69,395 Wyoming $69,329 Utah $69,228

Iowa $69,185 Kansas $68,838 Louisiana $68,737 North Carolina $68,701 Missouri $68,686 Florida $68,404 Montana $68,252 Nebraska $68,108

Kentucky $68,028 South Carolina $67,739 Tennessee $67,558 Idaho $67,486 New Mexico $66,958 Oklahoma $66,843 Alabama $66,416 South Dakota $65,700

Arkansas $65,310 West Virginia $65,100 Mississippi $64,471

Top Paying Cities for 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:

Lincoln: $75,771
Little Creek: $75,070
Magnolia: $75,380

Lincoln, DE $75,771 Little Creek, DE $75,070 Magnolia, DE $75,380 Milford, DE $75,771 Marydel, DE $74,788 Millsboro, DE $75,771 Millville, DE $76,277 Milton, DE $75,771

Nassau, DE $75,771 Ocean View, DE $76,277 Rehoboth Beach, DE $76,277 Seaford, DE $74,976 Selbyville, DE $76,277 Smyrna, DE $74,701 Viola, DE $75,380 Woodside, DE $75,164

Bear, DE $74,151 Newark, DE $74,180 Claymont, DE $74,238 Delaware City, DE $74,180 Hockessin, DE $74,238 Kirkwood, DE $74,180 Middletown, DE $74,549 Montchanin, DE $74,238

New Castle, DE $74,238 Odessa, DE $74,650 Port Penn, DE $73,978 Rockland, DE $74,238 Saint Georges, DE $74,180 Townsend, DE $74,542 Winterthur, DE $74,238 Lewes, DE $75,771

Wilmington, DE $74,238 Dover, DE $75,033 Dover Afb, DE $75,207 Bethany Beach, DE $76,277 Bethel, DE $74,976 Bridgeville, DE $75,771 Camden Wyoming, DE $75,113 Cheswold, DE $74,860

Clayton, DE $74,672 Dagsboro, DE $76,277 Delmar, DE $74,976 Ellendale, DE $75,771 Felton, DE $75,771 Fenwick Island, DE $76,277 Frankford, DE $76,277 Frederica, DE $75,771

Georgetown, DE $75,771 Greenwood, DE $75,771 Harbeson, DE $75,771 Harrington, DE $75,771 Hartly, DE $74,636 Houston, DE $75,771 Kenton, DE $74,672 Laurel, DE $74,976

Yorklyn, DE $74,238

Safety Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 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 April 01, 2026

$67,046

Average $73,212/year

$80,607

$5,587

Average $6,101/month

$6,717

$1,289

Average $1,408/week

$1,550

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,607	$6,717	$1,550	$39
Average	$73,212	$6,101	$1,408	$35
25th Percentile	$67,046	$5,587	$1,289	$32

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