SOC 17-2111 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $102,890 a year, trailing the national median of $115,160 by 10.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Oklahoma is $102,890 a year, trailing the national median of $115,160 by 10.7%. Half of workers earn between $84,680 and $133,060. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $66,650 and the ninetieth at $167,910.
The area has 620 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 29th by median wage. Tulsa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $116,510. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 67th of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,650 | −42.1% |
| 25th | $84,680 | −26.5% |
| Median (50th) | $102,890 | −10.7% |
| 75th | $133,060 | +15.5% |
| 90th | $167,910 | +45.8% |
| Mean | $112,150 | −2.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $116,510 | 190 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $97,480 | 190 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $102,890 goes as far as $117,187 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$102,890as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$117,187US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $102,890 a year, 10.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,650 to $167,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 620 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $116,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $102,890, or $49.47 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $115,160, so pay in Oklahoma is 10.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Oklahoma earns more than $167,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Tulsa, at $116,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 620 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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