Health and Safety Engineers Salary by State
Also called: Health and Safety Engineers
The national median pay for health and safety engineers is $115,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $76,700 in West Virginia to $131,540 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $68,420
- 25th percentile
- $90,930
- Median
- $115,160
- 75th percentile
- $142,980
- Top 10%
- $171,250
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 21,450 jobs.
Median pay in 45 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $131,540 | +14% | $83,210 | $175,940 | 2,470 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $131,210 | +14% | $94,340 | $215,430 | 750 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $130,500 | +13% | $63,010 | $152,720 | 80 |
| 4 | Ohio | $129,560 | +13% | $91,920 | $159,580 | 650 |
| 5 | Washington | $126,590 | +10% | $91,560 | $179,340 | 420 |
| 6 | Texas | $123,440 | +7% | $82,340 | $180,480 | 4,320 |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | $121,730 | +6% | $70,560 | $173,320 | 490 |
| 8 | Nevada | $121,660 | +6% | $80,390 | $181,260 | 80 |
| 9 | Colorado | $120,950 | +5% | $84,400 | $178,200 | 210 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $120,050 | +4% | $82,100 | $165,480 | 220 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $119,370 | +4% | $80,230 | $170,460 | 430 |
| 12 | Louisiana | $118,490 | +3% | $62,060 | $177,890 | 370 |
| 13 | Delaware | $118,440 | +3% | $85,640 | $146,950 | 50 |
| 14 | Oregon | $116,020 | +1% | $87,460 | $172,440 | 180 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $115,640 | 0% | $76,580 | $166,230 | 270 |
| 16 | Illinois | $111,370 | −3% | $63,170 | $158,220 | 230 |
| 17 | Maryland | $110,950 | −4% | $78,990 | $181,640 | 520 |
| 18 | Michigan | $107,780 | −6% | $71,590 | $165,030 | 720 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $107,760 | −6% | $72,780 | $173,470 | 300 |
| 20 | Utah | $106,980 | −7% | $62,400 | $172,390 | 260 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $106,800 | −7% | $46,280 | $164,560 | 480 |
| 22 | Arizona | $106,370 | −8% | $79,950 | $161,580 | 180 |
| 23 | Iowa | $106,350 | −8% | $76,830 | $152,830 | 230 |
| 24 | Georgia | $105,880 | −8% | $64,000 | $163,090 | 350 |
| 25 | Alabama | $105,490 | −8% | $68,420 | $165,440 | 570 |
| 26 | Virginia | $104,920 | −9% | $63,760 | $162,630 | 380 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $104,120 | −10% | $37,170 | $177,940 | 280 |
| 28 | Nebraska | $103,230 | −10% | $53,050 | $138,360 | 90 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $102,890 | −11% | $66,650 | $167,910 | 620 |
| 30 | Alaska | $102,690 | −11% | $96,610 | $163,970 | 110 |
| 31 | Kansas | $102,690 | −11% | $81,440 | $137,320 | 120 |
| 32 | Florida | $101,790 | −12% | $60,820 | $149,030 | 770 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $101,590 | −12% | $51,670 | $151,010 | 130 |
| 34 | New York | $101,300 | −12% | $56,880 | $167,130 | 1,570 |
| 35 | Idaho | $98,860 | −14% | $86,700 | $163,050 | 250 |
| 36 | Montana | $97,670 | −15% | $66,920 | $134,080 | 60 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $94,640 | −18% | $47,410 | $167,810 | 340 |
| 38 | Rhode Island | $94,620 | −18% | $84,410 | $159,480 | 40 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $92,700 | −20% | $58,660 | $151,170 | 250 |
| 40 | Missouri | $89,820 | −22% | $70,900 | $157,260 | 250 |
| 41 | Mississippi | $87,180 | −24% | $58,100 | $131,690 | 120 |
| 42 | Indiana | $83,240 | −28% | $63,970 | $127,390 | 440 |
| 43 | Hawaii | $82,300 | −29% | $49,490 | $184,920 | 70 |
| 44 | Maine | $82,140 | −29% | $58,350 | $115,920 | 70 |
| 45 | West Virginia | $76,700 | −33% | $32,400 | $137,710 | 210 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Health and Safety Engineers salary questions
Which state pays health and safety engineers the most?
California, with a median of $131,540 a year (+14% vs. the national median of $115,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays health and safety engineers the least?
West Virginia, with a median of $76,700 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most health and safety engineers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,320, with a median of $123,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.