How to become Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectorseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter
Median annual pay
$115,160
25th–75th pct. $90,930–$142,980
Top pay (est.)
$222,600
Top 10% $171,250
Pay in 5 years
$132,600est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$152,700est.
$131,300–$177,300
Outlook score
59/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
57%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+5.4%
1,200 openings / yr
How to become Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None
A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.
Skills, education and requirements for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Key skills
O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).
Key knowledge areas
What the work involves
Getting InformationOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersProcessing InformationIdentifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Important abilities
Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionWritten ComprehensionNear VisionWritten ExpressionDeductive Reasoning
Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)
Difficulty of entry: ★★★★☆ Demanding (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)
Career path and how to earn more as Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.