SOC 17-2111 · May 2025 · United States
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors across the United States is $115,160 per year, measured over 21,450 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $131,540.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Pay for this occupation varies by 71.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $131,540 and West Virginia pays $76,700.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,540 | 2,470 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $131,210 | 750 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $130,500 | 80 | |
| 4 | Ohio | $129,560 | 650 | |
| 5 | Washington | $126,590 | 420 | |
| 6 | Texas | $123,440 | 4,320 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $121,730 | 490 | |
| 8 | Nevada | $121,660 | 80 | |
| 9 | Colorado | $120,950 | 210 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $120,050 | 220 |
States with the most Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,320 | $123,440 | |
| 2 | California | 2,470 | $131,540 | |
| 3 | New York | 1,570 | $101,300 | |
| 4 | Florida | 770 | $101,790 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 750 | $131,210 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 720 | $107,780 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 650 | $129,560 | |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 620 | $102,890 | |
| 9 | Alabama | 570 | $105,490 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 520 | $110,950 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester | $152,360 | 40 |
| 2 | Kennewick | $149,740 | 100 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $147,220 | 350 |
| 4 | San Jose | $143,050 | 160 |
| 5 | Sacramento | $137,540 | 240 |
| 6 | Midland | $137,030 | 60 |
| 7 | Allentown | $135,220 | 40 |
| 8 | Dayton | $135,130 | 60 |
| 9 | Chattanooga | $133,060 | 70 |
| 10 | Baton Rouge | $132,040 | 90 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.