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Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors

Part of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, in the Engineering and Technology pathway.

Job zone 4: considerable preparationO*NET 17-2111.00

What the work is

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.

On a typical day

  • 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.

What it pays

$122,090
Median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX metro
New workers start near $78,760
Experienced workers reach $150,490
  1. $79k10th
  2. $94k25th
  3. $122kMedian
  4. $122k75th
  5. $150k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $78,760, 25th $94,440, Median $122,090, 75th $122,090, 90th $150,490

Job outlook

Alamo region (Bexar and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034. U.S. figures from the BLS for comparison.

+16.5%

employment change in the Alamo region, 109 to 127 jobs · U.S. +4%

9

openings a year in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 1,500

109

employed in the Alamo region in 2024 · U.S. 23,800

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Reading Comprehension4.0
  2. Active Listening4.0
  3. Writing3.9
  4. Critical Thinking3.9
  5. Complex Problem Solving3.8
  6. Speaking3.6
  7. Judgment and Decision Making3.6
  8. Systems Analysis3.4

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