Health and Safety Engineers Salary in New Jersey
Also called: Health and Safety Engineers
Health and Safety Engineers in New Jersey earn a median of $119,370 a year, +4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $119,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +4% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 11 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range in New Jersey
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,230; the top 10% earn over $170,460. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
States ranked near New Jersey
Similar jobs in New Jersey
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$66,930 median in New Jersey
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$90,610 median in New Jersey
- Validation Engineers$103,840 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$102,630 median in New Jersey
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$104,660 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$132,450 median in New Jersey (broader BLS group)
Health and Safety Engineers pay in New Jersey
How much do health and safety engineers make in New Jersey?
The median is $119,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $80,230 and the top 10% earn over $170,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Jersey a good state for health and safety engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 11 of 45 (+4% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.