Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
SOC Code: 17-2111 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area | $82,410 | $115,378 | $148,346 | $181,314 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $95,035 | $121,472 | $147,909 | $174,346 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $97,947 | $123,178 | $148,429 | $173,659 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $96,429 | $121,701 | $146,973 | $172,245 |
| Salinas, CA | $82,347 | $110,011 | $137,675 | $165,339 |
| Merced, CA | $74,256 | $104,125 | $133,973 | $163,842 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $85,218 | $110,344 | $135,470 | $160,597 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $81,786 | $107,598 | $133,411 | $159,224 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $84,947 | $109,658 | $134,389 | $159,099 |
| Bellingham, WA | $88,733 | $111,779 | $134,805 | $157,851 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CORE TECH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 13 | $64,190 |
| TUV SUD America, Inc. | 12 | $103,072 |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 11 | $149,086 |
| Trinity Consultants, Inc. | 10 | $101,873 |
| Zoox Inc. | 7 | $151,798 |
| SGS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 7 | $87,161 |
| UL LLC | 7 | $109,691 |
| TESLA, INC. | 6 | $147,054 |
| EVONIK CORPORATION | 6 | $140,254 |
| BASF CORPORATION | 5 | $119,904 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | $94,791 |
| 2021 | 15 | $107,906 |
| 2022 | 21 | $99,335 |
| 2023 | 61 | $109,228 |
| 2024 | 122 | $116,648 |
| 2025 | 110 | $114,147 |
| 2026 | 27 | $131,093 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Active Listening | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.6 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.6 | |
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Systems Analysis | 3.6 | |
| Systems Evaluation | 3.5 | |
| Monitoring | 3.4 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 3.9 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.8 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.7 |
| Law and Government | 3.7 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
| Mechanical | 3.5 |
Typical Tasks
- 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.
- Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.
- Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Autodesk AutoCAD C++ Eclipse IDE Linux Microsoft Access Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Visio Microsoft Visual Basic Microsoft Word
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