Health and Safety Engineers Salary in North Carolina
Also called: Health and Safety Engineers
Health and Safety Engineers in North Carolina earn a median of $106,800 a year, −7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $106,800
- vs. U.S. median
- −7% ($115,160)
- Rank among states
- 21 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280; the top 10% earn over $164,560. Nationally the range is $68,420 to $171,250.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,760 median in North Carolina
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,650 median in North Carolina
- Validation Engineers$99,310 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Engineers$99,440 median in North Carolina
- Water/Wastewater Engineers$100,730 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Energy Engineers, Except Wind and Solar$112,450 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
Health and Safety Engineers pay in North Carolina
How much do health and safety engineers make in North Carolina?
The median is $106,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280 and the top 10% earn over $164,560. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for health and safety engineers?
On pay alone it ranks 21 of 45 (−7% vs. the national median of $115,160). Living costs are not included.