Wages vary by employer and area of the country. The engineer's specialty, experience, and level of responsibility also affect wages.
Safety engineers who work full time usually receive benefits. Typical benefits include health and life insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. Some employers also provide a retirement plan.
Health and safety engineers, except mining safety engineers and inspectors (SOC 17-2111)
| Location |
Pay Period | |
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| 25% |
Median |
75% |
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| Illinois | Hourly | $37.15 | $45.36 | $62.05 |
| Yearly | $77,269 | $94,351 | $129,059 | |
| Cook County | Hourly | $39.50 | $45.36 | $62.65 |
| Yearly | $82,153 | $94,360 | $130,306 | |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area | Hourly | $56.61 | $64.00 | $68.02 |
| Yearly | $117,752 | $133,130 | $141,478 | |
| Lake County | Hourly | $37.15 | $55.49 | $61.13 |
| Yearly | $77,269 | $115,421 | $127,156 | |
| Northwest Illinois Area | Hourly | $62.05 | $62.14 | $62.14 |
| Yearly | $129,059 | $129,255 | $129,255 | |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area | Hourly | $22.80 | $33.22 | $39.61 |
| Yearly | $47,432 | $69,083 | $82,391 | |
| Rock Island-Moline Area | Hourly | $42.50 | $51.51 | $60.13 |
| Yearly | $88,403 | $107,149 | $125,087 | |
| Springfield Area | Hourly | $37.58 | $40.37 | $63.03 |
| Yearly | $78,176 | $83,977 | $131,121 | |
| United States | Hourly | $39.31 | $49.85 | $63.30 |
| Yearly | $81,760 | $103,690 | $131,670 | |