Updated October 15, 2026
Safety & Environmental Salary Guide: Pay for 17 Careers
Median annual pay, hourly wage, pay range and job growth for 17 safety and environmental careers, from official Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Click a column to sort.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
The typical median wage across these 17 careers is $60,020 a year. The highest-paying is safety engineer at $115,160.
| Career | Median/yr | Median/hr | 10th pct | 90th pct | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Engineer | $115,160 | $55.36 | $68,420 | $171,250 | +5.4% |
| Transportation Inspector | $92,100 | $44.28 | $40,330 | $138,670 | +2.2% |
| Occupational Safety Specialist | $90,150 | $43.34 | $55,000 | $134,950 | +18.5% |
| Environmental Health Specialist | $82,220 | $39.53 | $52,520 | $140,010 | +6.1% |
| Fire Inspector | $75,920 | $36.50 | $46,530 | $118,750 | +4.2% |
| Construction and Building Inspector | $74,690 | $35.91 | $47,140 | $114,200 | 0.0% |
| Safety Technician | $61,560 | $29.59 | $46,280 | $100,160 | +19.4% |
| Fire Alarm Technician | $60,070 | $28.88 | $38,800 | $81,150 | +6.8% |
| Water Treatment Plant Operator | $60,020 | $28.86 | $39,110 | $91,060 | -5.7% |
| Environmental Engineering Technician | $59,920 | $28.81 | $39,910 | $96,660 | +3.1% |
| Forest Fire Prevention Specialist | $56,870 | $27.34 | $35,420 | $105,460 | +13.1% |
| Environmental Technician | $55,090 | $26.49 | $38,170 | $94,160 | +6.9% |
| Conservation Technician | $54,560 | $26.23 | $40,330 | $83,630 | -2.1% |
| Septic Tank Technician | $49,880 | $23.98 | $37,040 | $73,490 | +7.8% |
| Refuse Collector | $49,690 | $23.89 | $33,590 | $75,900 | +2.1% |
| Hazardous Materials Technician | $49,450 | $23.78 | $38,460 | $82,410 | +1.5% |
| Pest Control Technician | $45,250 | $21.75 | $34,680 | $61,890 | +5.5% |
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