Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors salary by state
Base salary plus target bonus using the Grahall equation. Bonus is a function of base; higher base means a higher target bonus.
Base salary
$124,000
National baseline
Target bonus
$19,500
15.9% of base
Total target cash
$143,500
Base plus target bonus
Bonus range (25th to 75th percentile):$11,500 to $32,000
Long-term incentive (LTI) varies by industry and executive tier and is not included in this view.
About this role
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors is a professional role within the function in the Architecture and Engineering job family.
What Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectorss do
Typical education: Bachelor's Degree
Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
Evaluate product designs for safety.
Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningSystems AnalysisSpeaking
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors pay by experience level
Entry level$71,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$94,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$119,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$148,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$177,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+4.4%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
1,500
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors salary by industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
4,990 workers
$126,500
Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
2,610 workers
$125,500
Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS
2,610 workers
$118,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
1,050 workers
$135,000
Management of Companies and Enterprises
1,050 workers
$135,000
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
1,040 workers
$126,000
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
1,020 workers
$88,000
Scientific Research and Development Services
990 workers
$151,500
Chemical Manufacturing
970 workers
$139,500
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
900 workers
$133,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors pays 15% above the average across 59 roles in the Architecture and Engineering job family (family average $108,000).
Similar-paying roles in Architecture and Engineering
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors make?
The average base salary for a Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors in the United States is $124,000 per year, or about $59.62 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $94,000 and $148,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Architecture and Engineering roles?
The Architecture and Engineering job family averages $108,000 across 59 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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