Health and Safety Engineers Salary in California
Also called: Health and Safety Engineers
Health and Safety Engineers in California earn a median of $131,540 a year, +14% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $131,540
- vs. U.S. median
- +14% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,210; the top 10% earn over $175,940. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,360 median in California
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$102,840 median in California
- Validation Engineers$124,600 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$130,410 median in California
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$122,500 median in California (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$130,850 median in California (broader BLS group)
Health and Safety Engineers pay in California
How much do health and safety engineers make in California?
The median is $131,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $83,210 and the top 10% earn over $175,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for health and safety engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 45 (+14% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.