How much does a Safety Engineer make in Lafayette, LA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Safety Engineer in Lafayette, LA is $61,658. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,882 to $71,769, with most professionals earning between $52,533 and $80,975.

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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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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
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Average Total Cash Compensation

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What is the average salary for Safety Engineer in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Safety Engineer in Lafayette, LA. The base salary for Safety Engineer ranges from $56,882 to $71,769 with the average base salary of $61,658. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $57,811 to $73,057 with the average total cash compensation of $63,560.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $61,658 $56,882 - $71,769
Bonus $1,902 $929 - $1,288
Total Pay $63,560 $57,811 - $73,057
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $56,548 - $71,348 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Baton Rouge, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,777 - $75,422 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Houma, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,481 - $75,049 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Lake Charles, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,292 - $73,548 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $55,132 - $69,562 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
CITY, STATE La Place, LA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,475 - $75,041 COMPARE TO Lafayette, LA
See salaries for Safety Engineer in locations close to Lafayette, LA. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Environmental Safety Engineer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $79,253 MAXIMUM SALARY $97,053
JOB TITLE Process Safety Engineer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $51,418 MAXIMUM SALARY $61,497
JOB TITLE Functional Safety Engineer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $56,882 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,769
JOB TITLE Nuclear Safety Engineer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $56,882 MAXIMUM SALARY $71,769
JOB TITLE Product Safety Engineer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $72,112 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,756
JOB TITLE Senior Safety Engineer LOCATION Lafayette, LA MINIMUM SALARY $72,112 MAXIMUM SALARY $81,756
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About Lafayette, Louisiana    Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More

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