Information Provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook
About 2 out of 5 specialists worked in Federal, State, and local government agencies that enforce rules on safety, health, and the environment. Many employers, including the Federal Government, require a bachelors degree in occupational health, safety, or a related field for some specialist positions. Projected average employment growth reflects a balance of continuing public demand for a safe and healthy work environment against the desire for smaller government and fewer regulations.
On average, Health and Safety Engineers earn $ 66,290 per year.
Job Opportunities for Health and Safety Engineers are expected to:
Increase as fast as the average.
Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs.
Engineers typically enter the occupation with a bachelors degree in an engineering specialty, but some basic research positions may require a graduate degree. Engineers offering their services directly to the public must be licensed. Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology is important for engineers.
About 37 percent of engineering jobs were found in manufacturing industries and another 28 percent were in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector, primarily in architectural, engineering, and related services. Many engineers also worked in the construction, telecommunications, and wholesale trade industries.
