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.
Median pay
$115,160
Growth to 2035
+5%
about as fast as average
Openings a year
1,200
Time to qualify*
Minimal
* From a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
Pay
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors
Getting in
- Typical entry education
- Bachelor's degree
- On-the-job training
- None
- Prior experience
- None
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What the work is like
Dealing with the public
Unpleasant or angry people
Time pressure
Cost of a mistake
Freedom to make decisions
Repeating the same tasks
Time sitting
Time standing
Outdoors in all weather
Hazardous conditions
Exposure to disease
Core 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.
Also called: Health and Safety Specialist · Industrial Hygienist · Industrial Safety Engineer · Product Safety and Standards Engineer · Product Safety Consultant · Product Safety Engineer · Safety and Health Consultant · Safety Engineer
Outlook and AI
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors held 22,300 jobs in 2025. BLS projects 23,500 by 2035 (+5%, about as fast as average; all jobs: +3.5%).
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