How much does a safety engineer make?

In the United States, pay can differ with experience and whether an engineer has a PE license or a safety credential. It also depends on employer and industry, location, specialty (such as fire protection), and hours worked.

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.

What's a typical day like?

They inspect machinery or a worksite for hazards, compare equipment plans with safety rules, and recommend fixes. At a desk, they record findings and update safety programs; they may also investigate accidents or train workers.

In the U.S., earn a bachelor’s in engineering, such as mechanical or industrial; an internship helps. Entry jobs don’t require a license, but a PE license usually takes FE and PE exams plus years of work, so many start in their early 20s.

Usually a bachelor's degree (preparation level 4 of 5)

Good for people who like figuring things out and building and doing.

Some safety engineers investigate accidents and interview workers to learn what caused them—and how to prevent another one.