U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsReview, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. Includes environmental protection officers.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54,680 | 1.1 % | $31.54 | $65,610 | 0.4 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $18.64 | $23.76 | $31.09 | $38.67 | $45.28 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $38,780 | $49,410 | $64,660 | $80,430 | $94,180 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Executive Branch (OES Designation) | 7,240 | 0.36 | $37.08 | $77,120 |
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 6,900 | 0.12 | $27.62 | $57,440 |
| State Government (OES Designation) | 6,400 | 0.28 | $28.83 | $59,960 |
| Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services | 3,150 | 0.32 | $29.48 | $61,310 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 2,580 | 0.05 | $30.91 | $64,290 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remediation and Other Waste Management Services | 750 | 0.63 | $34.34 | $71,430 |
| Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing | 590 | 0.53 | $35.88 | $74,630 |
| Basic Chemical Manufacturing | 710 | 0.50 | $34.13 | $71,000 |
| Metal Ore Mining | 170 | 0.49 | $34.13 | $71,000 |
| Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing | 170 | 0.48 | $32.61 | $67,830 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offices of Other Health Practitioners | (8) | (8) | $40.96 | $85,200 |
| Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil | 40 | 0.47 | $39.27 | $81,690 |
| Computer Systems Design and Related Services | 40 | (7) | $39.03 | $81,190 |
| Oil and Gas Extraction | 430 | 0.28 | $37.59 | $78,190 |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | 1,180 | 0.19 | $37.53 | $78,050 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6,240 | 0.62 | 1.44 | $30.50 | $63,440 |
| California | 5,160 | 0.37 | 0.86 | $36.36 | $75,630 |
| New York | 2,910 | 0.35 | 0.81 | $30.09 | $62,600 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,460 | 0.45 | 1.04 | $29.14 | $60,620 |
| Ohio | 2,450 | 0.50 | 1.16 | $32.70 | $68,020 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | 330 | 1.24 | 2.87 | $30.82 | $64,110 |
| Delaware | 430 | 1.09 | 2.54 | $29.94 | $62,280 |
| Alaska | 290 | 0.93 | 2.15 | $37.89 | $78,800 |
| Washington | 2,180 | 0.81 | 1.88 | $34.59 | $71,940 |
| West Virginia | 510 | 0.75 | 1.73 | $32.12 | $66,810 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 440 | 0.68 | 1.59 | $41.96 | $87,280 |
| Alaska | 290 | 0.93 | 2.15 | $37.89 | $78,800 |
| Rhode Island | 100 | 0.23 | 0.54 | $36.76 | $76,470 |
| California | 5,160 | 0.37 | 0.86 | $36.36 | $75,630 |
| Maryland | 960 | 0.39 | 0.90 | $35.86 | $74,580 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX | 2,360 | 0.95 | 2.20 | $32.05 | $66,660 |
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 1,370 | 0.28 | 0.64 | $30.74 | $63,940 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 1,270 | 0.33 | 0.77 | $33.29 | $69,240 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 970 | 0.42 | 0.98 | $38.98 | $81,080 |
| Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division | 880 | 0.44 | 1.02 | $30.55 | $63,550 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 800 | 0.48 | 1.11 | $32.13 | $66,840 |
| Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville, CA | 770 | 0.94 | 2.19 | $39.99 | $83,190 |
| Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA Metropolitan Division | 720 | 0.54 | 1.25 | $35.30 | $73,430 |
| Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 630 | 0.88 | 2.04 | $30.76 | $63,980 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 620 | 0.37 | 0.86 | $35.98 | $74,830 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 570 | 5.90 | 13.71 | $36.86 | $76,680 |
| Trenton-Ewing, NJ | 500 | 2.31 | 5.38 | $36.06 | $75,000 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 300 | 1.94 | 4.51 | $32.22 | $67,020 |
| Morgantown, WV | 90 | 1.50 | 3.48 | $32.98 | $68,610 |
| Victoria, TX | 60 | 1.39 | 3.22 | $35.55 | $73,950 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | 420 | 1.38 | 3.20 | $22.87 | $47,580 |
| Casper, WY | 50 | 1.33 | 3.10 | $28.45 | $59,190 |
| Dover, DE | 70 | 1.28 | 2.98 | $22.09 | $45,950 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale, WA | 100 | 1.25 | 2.89 | $41.25 | $85,800 |
| Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division | 370 | 1.16 | 2.70 | $32.01 | $66,580 |