How much does a health and safety engineer make in Washington?
$125,800a year
Median yearly pay for health and safety engineers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $60.46 an hour or $10,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.46
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 94
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,320Median: $125,800Highest 10%: $186,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,320 | $29.00 | |
| 25th | $92,590 | $44.51 | |
| Median | $125,800 | $60.46 | |
| 75th | $156,800 | $75.36 | |
| 90th | $186,900 | $89.88 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for health and safety engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Nuclear Engineer | $180,400 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $166,400 |
| Marine Engineer and Naval Architect | $159,700 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $159,500 |
| Engineer | $151,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $140,600 |
| Electronics Engineer | $140,000 |
| Chemical Engineer | $132,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $127,000 |
| Electrical Engineer | $126,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health and safety engineer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $60.46 ($125,800 a year).
Do health and safety engineers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $125,800 against $115,200 nationally, 9% more.
Where does Washington rank for health and safety engineer pay?
26 of 94 metro areas with data.
How much does a health and safety engineer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,320 or less a year; the top 10% make $186,900 or more.
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.