How much does a health and safety engineer make in California?
$131,500a year
Median yearly pay for health and safety engineers in California. That is $63.24 an hour or $10,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.24
- Vs. national median
- +14%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 2,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,210Median: $131,500Highest 10%: $175,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,210 | $40.00 | |
| 25th | $103,500 | $49.74 | |
| Median | $131,500 | $63.24 | |
| 75th | $161,200 | $77.48 | |
| 90th | $175,900 | $84.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $147,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $143,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $137,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $131,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $130,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $128,400 |
| Oxnard, CA | $126,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $124,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $120,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health and safety engineers.
| 1. California | $131,500 |
| 2. Massachusetts | $131,200 |
| 3. New Hampshire | $130,500 |
| 4. Ohio | $129,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health and safety engineer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $63.24 ($131,500 a year).
Do health and safety engineers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $131,500 against $115,200 nationally, 14% more.
Where does California rank for health and safety engineer pay?
California ranks 1 of 45 states.
Which city in California pays health and safety engineers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $147,200 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.