Median pay
$109,660
Median annual pay for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Engineering and Architecture
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
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.
10-year growth
4.4%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings
1,500
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment
23,800
Estimated U.S. employment for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost
+1,100
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
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Entry preparation
Bachelor's degree
Typical education needed to enter Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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O*NET occupation profile
What the work involves
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Essential skills
- 1Reading Comprehension
- 2Active Listening
- 3Critical Thinking
- 4Writing
- 5Speaking
- 6Monitoring
Knowledge areas
- 1English Language
- 2Engineering and Technology
- 3Administration and Management
- 4Customer and Personal Service
- 5Public Safety and Security
- 6Law and Government
Abilities
- 1Inductive Reasoning
- 2Deductive Reasoning
- 3Oral Comprehension
- 4Oral Expression
- 5Problem Sensitivity
- 6Written Comprehension
Career interests
- 1Investigative
- 2Realistic
- 3Conventional
- 4Enterprising
- 5Social
- 6Artistic
Work styles
- 1Cautiousness
- 2Attention to Detail
- 3Dependability
- 4Integrity
- 5Intellectual Curiosity
- 6Achievement Orientation
Work activities
- 1Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- 2Getting Information
- 3Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- 4Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- 5Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
- 6Documenting/Recording Information
Work context
- 1E-Mail
- 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- 3Telephone Conversations
- 4Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- 5Contact With Others
- 6Freedom to Make Decisions
Representative 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.
- Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
- Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
Software and tools
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Sources
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