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What You Need to Know About Health and Safety Engineer

Health & Safety Engineer Example Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.

Other Health & Safety Engineer Job Titles

  • Product Safety Engineer
  • Fire Protection Engineer
  • Fire Prevention Engineer
  • Industrial Safety Engineer
  • Product Safety Test Engineer

Job Opportunities for Health and Safety Engineers

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 25,900 jobs in the United States for Health and Safety Engineer. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 8.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 2,200 new jobs for Health and Safety Engineer by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,900 positions for Health & Safety Engineer per year.

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The states with the most job growth for Health & Safety Engineer are North Dakota, Utah, and Nevada. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Wyoming, or Vermont. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

How Much Does a Health & Safety Engineer Make?

The salary for Health and Safety Engineers ranges between about $53,170 and $142,970 a year.

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Health and Safety Engineers who work in District of Columbia, New Mexico, or Delaware, make the highest salaries.

Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Health and Safety Engineers in different U.S. states.

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $97,260
Alaska $83,460
Arizona $74,580
Arkansas $78,030
California $107,290
Colorado $103,940
Connecticut $99,350
Delaware $107,040
District of Columbia $118,890
Florida $80,170
Georgia $78,780
Hawaii $82,190
Idaho $95,430
Illinois $88,320
Indiana $88,220
Iowa $75,400
Kansas $86,210
Kentucky $85,560
Louisiana $89,190
Maine $79,700
Maryland $96,670
Massachusetts $99,090
Michigan $88,980
Minnesota $93,150
Mississippi $67,720
Missouri $92,890
Montana $76,080
Nebraska $85,490
Nevada $102,030
New Hampshire $87,960
New Jersey $106,080
New Mexico $116,350
New York $95,530
North Carolina $78,570
North Dakota $73,820
Ohio $92,710
Oklahoma $94,550
Oregon $86,700
Pennsylvania $107,950
Rhode Island $84,120
South Carolina $80,980
South Dakota $70,120
Tennessee $83,960
Texas $104,580
Utah $80,070
Vermont $83,770
Virginia $96,810
Washington $99,180
West Virginia $78,490
Wisconsin $67,360

Health and Safety Engineers Sector

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The table below shows the approximate number of Health and Safety Engineers employed by various industries.

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