Health and Safety Engineer salary
From 251 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 17-2111: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Also filed as: Safety Engineer
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 30% of Health and Safety Engineer filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Core Tech Construction. 10 filings (4% of the total), median $68,910.
- Median up 36% since FY2020. From $87,360 in FY2020 to $118,495 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Health and Safety Engineer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 251 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Health and Safety Engineer jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 17-2111, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). The median base salary is $110,000, 10% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $90,969 and $131,717. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 30% of filings. Houston, TX has the most filings (24), and Core Tech Construction is the employer that files the most (10).
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Top employers for Health and Safety Engineer
Employers with the most Health and Safety Engineer filings. Bar: share of all Health and Safety Engineer filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 30% of filings
Mid-level · 27% of filings
Senior · 23% of filings
Expert · 21% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $83,000 | 72 |
| Level II · Qualified | $107,337 | 66 |
| Level III · Experienced | $121,264 | 55 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $153,817 | 51 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Health and Safety Engineer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 7 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $109,084 | 24 |
| New York, NY | $114,442 | 19 |
| Detroit, MI | $121,326 | 17 |
| Boston, MA | $122,500 | 14 |
| San Francisco, CA | $154,918 | 13 |
| San Jose, CA | $174,346 | 11 |
| Austin, TX | $124,628 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Health and Safety Engineer does
Promote worksite or product safety by applying knowledge of industrial processes, mechanics, chemistry, psychology, and industrial health and safety laws. Includes industrial product safety engineers.
Typical tasks
- Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.
- Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.
- Evaluate product designs for safety.
- Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
- Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.
- Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors (17-2111.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors), the median annual wage was $115,160 in May 2025, with 21,450 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $110,000, 4% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,000 | $68,420 |
| 25th percentile | $90,969 | $90,930 |
| Median | $110,000 | $115,160 |
| 75th percentile | $131,717 | $142,980 |
| 90th percentile | $160,000 | $171,250 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $75,000 |
| 25th | $90,969 |
| 50th (median) | $110,000 |
| 75th | $131,717 |
| 90th | $160,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $87,360 | $75,000 | $106,897 | 134 |
| FY2021 | $94,613 | $83,009 | $116,861 | 122 |
| FY2022 | $97,739 | $81,500 | $115,148 | 151 |
| FY2023 | $103,241 | $81,827 | $120,500 | 112 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $87,000 | $135,631 | 136 |
| FY2025 | $105,144 | $85,545 | $120,201 | 137 |
| FY2026 | $118,495 | $99,912 | $150,434 | 114 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Health and Safety Engineer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Health and Safety Engineer jobs is $110,000 (251 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $90,969 and $131,717.
What does an entry-level Health and Safety Engineer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $83,000. Level I accounts for 30% of Health and Safety Engineer filings.
Do H-1B Health and Safety Engineers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($110,000) is 4% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($115,160, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.