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Health and safety engineers

Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information

Median Salary

$109,660

~$53/hr · ~$9,138/mo

US Jobs

24K

As fast as average

AI & Automation Risk

5/10

Moderate

AI & Automation Risk

Moderate 5/10

This occupation involves a significant mix of digital knowledge work and physical presence. While AI can assist in reviewing equipment plans, analyzing accident data, and interpreting complex safety regulations, the core duties require physical inspections of facilities, interviewing employees for investigations, and directing the hands-on installation of safety devices.

Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home

Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.

City	Local Salary	Cost of Living	Real Purchasing Power
Kennewick-Richland, WABEST VALUE	$141,600	Average (98.9)	$143,197
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$129,910	Below avg (91.2)	$142,455
Knoxville, TN	$128,460	Below avg (92.2)	$139,276
Decatur, AL	$124,010	Below avg (89.2)	$139,022
Baton Rouge, LA	$126,390	Below avg (91.2)	$138,535
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH	$125,510	Below avg (92.4)	$135,867
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC	$123,120	Below avg (91.2)	$134,935
Odessa, TX	$124,980	Below avg (92.6)	$134,912
Chattanooga, TN-GA	$124,010	Below avg (92.3)	$134,283
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL	$119,100	Below avg (89.2)	$133,576
Mobile, AL	$118,400	Below avg (88.7)	$133,426
Niles, MI	$117,960	Below avg (89.7)	$131,468
Omaha, NE-IA	$121,340	Below avg (92.5)	$131,214
Midland, TX	$125,060	Below avg (95.4)	$131,114
Columbus, OH	$123,220	Below avg (94.6)	$130,212