Prevailing Wage for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Prevailing wage for Health and Safety Specialists in the U.S. is set by DOL using Occupational Employment Survey data for SOC 17-2111, a classification that also covers Industrial Hygienists and Product Safety Engineers. DOL divides the floor into four experience levels, and the wage varies significantly by worksite city.
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Entry-level Health and Safety Specialists with limited professional experience, typically recent graduates performing routine inspections or compliance tasks under close supervision. DOL grounds this level in minimal independent judgment and a narrow scope of assigned duties.
Qualified specialists with a few years of field experience handling standard hazard assessments, regulatory compliance programs, or product safety reviews with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, reflecting typical mid-career practitioners.
Experienced professionals who independently manage safety programs, lead investigations into complex incidents, or advise on regulatory strategy across multiple sites or product lines. DOL associates this level with specialized technical knowledge and limited need for supervisory oversight.
Fully competent senior specialists or leads who set organizational safety policy, mentor junior staff, and represent the company in regulatory proceedings. Scope typically spans enterprise-wide programs, and the role may carry formal authority over safety engineering decisions.
Prevailing Wage for Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Health and Safety Specialists placed at client worksites through staffing agencies are often filed under the client's worksite address, not the agency's headquarters. That worksite city controls the prevailing wage floor, which can shift the required level significantly in high-cost metros like San Jose or Portland.
Separate safety bonuses from base before comparing
Some employers in high-hazard industries offer site-safety bonuses or PPE allowances that look like compensation but are excluded from the wage base DOL uses for prevailing wage compliance. Confirm your offer letter states a base salary that meets the floor independently of any variable pay.
Flag title mismatches that slide under this SOC
Roles titled Industrial Hygienist or Product Safety Consultant are valid aliases for SOC 17-2111, but some employers file them under a general engineering code or an environmental-specialist code. If your LCA references a different SOC, the prevailing wage floor used may not match what DOL sets for this occupation.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 17-2111.00 alongside Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Health and Safety Specialist Prevailing Wage
Health and Safety Specialist Prevailing Wage
Health and Safety Specialist positions fall under SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Industrial Hygienist Prevailing Wage
Industrial Hygienist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Industrial Hygienist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Industrial Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
Industrial Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
Industrial Safety Engineer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Product Safety and Standards Engineer Prevailing Wage
Product Safety and Standards Engineer Prevailing Wage
Product Safety and Standards Engineer positions fall under SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Product Safety Consultant Prevailing Wage
Product Safety Consultant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Product Safety Consultant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Product Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
Product Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
Product Safety Engineer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Safety and Health Consultant Prevailing Wage
Safety and Health Consultant Prevailing Wage
Safety and Health Consultant positions fall under SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Safety Engineer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Service Loss Control Consultant Prevailing Wage
Service Loss Control Consultant Prevailing Wage
Service Loss Control Consultant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
System Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
System Safety Engineer Prevailing Wage
System Safety Engineer positions fall under SOC 17-2111.00 (Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Health and Safety Specialists?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 17-2111, DOL maps that national and metro-level survey data to four wage levels and publishes the results through the OFLC Wage Search. Employers must use the figure for the worksite location listed on the Labor Condition Application, not the company's headquarters city.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL's four levels reflect experience and independence. Level 1 covers entry-level work under close supervision. Level 2, the most common filing level for this occupation, applies to qualified practitioners handling standard safety programs with some oversight. Level 3 covers experienced specialists working independently. Level 4 applies to senior leads setting policy. Your level should match the actual job duties described in the LCA and offer letter, not just your years of experience.
Why does the same Health and Safety Specialist role pay so differently from city to city?
DOL derives prevailing wages from regional Occupational Employment surveys, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions. Metros with dense industrial or tech employer concentrations, like San Jose or Portland, show significantly higher survey wages than smaller markets. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro wage applies, so a remote-but-classified-at-headquarters arrangement can create compliance risk if the actual work location is in a different wage area.
What happens if a sponsored job offer for an Industrial Hygienist is below the prevailing wage?
A Labor Condition Application filed with a wage below the DOL prevailing wage floor will not be certified by OFLC, and USCIS will not approve an H-1B petition without a certified LCA. If a certified LCA is later found to misrepresent the actual wage paid, the employer faces back-wage liability and potential debarment. As a candidate, an uncertifiable wage typically means the offer cannot proceed under H-1B or E-3 sponsorship without adjustment.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Health and Safety Specialist role in a specific U.S. city?
Search the OFLC Wage Search tool by SOC code 17-2111 and select the metropolitan area matching your worksite. The tool returns all four level wages for that area. Cross-check against OFLC disclosure data to see what wages employers have actually filed for this role in that market. Migrate Mate can also help you identify employers who have sponsored Health and Safety Specialist roles in a given location, giving you a practical sense of the hiring market before you apply.
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