Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors Salary (2025)
Based on 21,450 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $68,420 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $90,930 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $115,160 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $142,980 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $171,250 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$68K
25th
$91K
Median
$115K
75th
$143K
90th
$171K
Highest Paying States for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $143,720 |
| California | $135,120 |
| Washington | $134,250 |
| Texas | $128,830 |
| Ohio | $128,630 |
| Colorado | $127,770 |
| Nevada | $126,190 |
| Oregon | $125,490 |
| Alaska | $124,870 |
| New Jersey | $121,820 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Massachusetts at an average of $143,720 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $121,820 — a difference of $21,900. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 21,450 workers were employed as Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectorss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Architecture and Engineering Occupations. The annual mean wage of $119,770 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 17-2111