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

A System Safety Engineer's salary grows with experience: an System Safety Engineer (0-2 years)earns $73,240, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator II (2-4 years)earns $87,647, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $105,798, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $129,383, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $158,005,

What are the highest paying states for a System Safety Engineer?

System Safety Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for System Safety Engineer roles are District of Columbia $78,798, California $78,499, Massachusetts $77,453. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of System Safety Engineer roles make?

Salaries for System Safety Engineer level roles vary by specialization: System Engineer: $118,291; Manufacturing Execution System Engineer IV: $112,800; Manufacturing System Engineer IV: $112,754; Manufacturing Execution System Engineer III: $103,700; Manufacturing System Engineer III: $103,685.

System Safety Engineer Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a System Safety Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a System Safety Engineer in Rhode Island is $73,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,010
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $67,581 to $81,232
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,930

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System Safety Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,232	$6,769	$1,562	$39
Average	$73,788	$6,149	$1,419	$35
25th Percentile	$67,581	$5,632	$1,300	$32

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Key Factors That Influence System Safety Engineer Salaries

A System 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 System Safety Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a System 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): $73,240
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,647
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,798
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,383
Expert (over 8 years): $158,005

Levels	Salary
System Sa... Level System Safety Engineer	$73,240
Environme... Level System Safety Engineer	$87,647
Environme... Level System Safety Engineer	$105,798
Environme... Level System Safety Engineer	$129,383
Environme... Level System Safety Engineer	$158,005

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How Do System 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 System Safety Engineers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $78,798.
California: $78,499.
Massachusetts: $77,453.

District of Columbia $78,798 California $78,499 Massachusetts $77,453 Washington $77,168 New Jersey $77,140 Alaska $77,040 Connecticut $76,058 New York $75,660

Hawaii $74,386 Rhode Island $73,788 Maryland $73,382 Minnesota $72,827 Colorado $72,614 Illinois $72,542 Oregon $72,272 Delaware $72,073

New Hampshire $71,947 Virginia $71,667 Pennsylvania $70,849 Nevada $70,436 North Dakota $70,301 Michigan $70,087 Wisconsin $70,009 Vermont $69,852

Texas $69,418 Maine $69,390 Arizona $69,347 Ohio $69,297 Georgia $68,642 Indiana $68,315 Wyoming $68,251 Utah $68,151

Iowa $68,109 Kansas $67,767 Louisiana $67,667 North Carolina $67,632 Missouri $67,617 Florida $67,340 Montana $67,190 Nebraska $67,048

Kentucky $66,970 South Carolina $66,685 Tennessee $66,507 Idaho $66,436 New Mexico $65,917 Oklahoma $65,803 Alabama $65,383 South Dakota $64,678

Arkansas $64,294 West Virginia $64,088 Mississippi $63,468

Top Paying Cities for System 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:

Adamsville: $74,710
Albion: $74,079
Ashaway: $74,569

Adamsville, RI $74,710 Albion, RI $74,079 Ashaway, RI $74,569 Barrington, RI $73,884 Block Island, RI $74,295 Bradford, RI $74,524 Bristol, RI $74,169 Carolina, RI $74,401

Charlestown, RI $74,428 Chepachet, RI $74,280 Clayville, RI $74,072 Coventry, RI $74,076 West Greenwich, RI $74,280 East Greenwich, RI $74,026 Exeter, RI $74,260 Fiskeville, RI $73,882

Forestdale, RI $74,452 Foster, RI $74,240 Glendale, RI $74,458 Greene, RI $74,338 Greenville, RI $73,911 Harmony, RI $74,006 Harrisville, RI $74,425 Hope, RI $73,929

Hope Valley, RI $74,503 Hopkinton, RI $74,601 Jamestown, RI $74,352 Kenyon, RI $74,391 Little Compton, RI $74,699 Manville, RI $74,176 Mapleville, RI $74,294 Newport, RI $74,427

Middletown, RI $74,460 North Kingstown, RI $74,154 North Scituate, RI $74,007 Oakland, RI $74,374 Pascoag, RI $74,475 Pawtucket, RI $73,774 Central Falls, RI $73,806 Cumberland, RI $74,225

Lincoln, RI $73,880 Portsmouth, RI $74,419 Prudence Island, RI $74,266 Rockville, RI $74,590 Saunderstown, RI $74,307 Shannock, RI $74,396 Slatersville, RI $74,453 Slocum, RI $74,305

Tiverton, RI $74,645 Wakefield, RI $74,371 Kingston, RI $74,342 Narragansett, RI $74,391 Peace Dale, RI $74,361 Warren, RI $74,075 Warwick, RI $73,868 Westerly, RI $74,586

West Kingston, RI $74,366 West Warwick, RI $73,959 Wood River Junction, RI $74,472 Woonsocket, RI $74,456 North Smithfield, RI $74,287 Wyoming, RI $74,396 Providence, RI $73,752 Cranston, RI $73,762

North Providence, RI $73,771 East Providence, RI $73,757 Riverside, RI $73,781 Rumford, RI $73,770 Smithfield, RI $73,919 Johnston, RI $73,796

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

Understanding how a System 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 May 01, 2026

$67,581

Average $73,788/year

$81,232

$5,632

Average $6,149/month

$6,769

$1,300

Average $1,419/week

$1,562

$32

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$81,232	$6,769	$1,562	$39
Average	$73,788	$6,149	$1,419	$35
25th Percentile	$67,581	$5,632	$1,300	$32

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