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METRO DATA PROFILE · 2025

Health and Safety Engineers salary in Louisville, Kentucky

Metro-level median, range, and employment from BLS Occupational Employment Statistics for the Louisville metropolitan area. Skills and task data from O*NET. State and national figures shown for context.

Adrian Serafin, founder and editor of RateOrchardBy Adrian SerafinFounderUpdated June 12, 2026

2025 wage data not published for health and safety engineers in Louisville, Kentucky

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage estimates when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish a figure without revealing individual firm pay. The privacy redaction happens upstream, before the data reaches us.

BLS still reports an estimated 90 workers in this role in Louisville, Kentucky in 2025.

Use national figures and adjacent states below as a reference, or check BLS confidentiality rules for context.

Salary distribution

Where Louisville health and safety engineers fall on the wage curve.

Distribution not available

The Bureau of Labor Statistics suppresses wage percentiles for this occupation and state when the surveyed cell has too few employers to publish without revealing individual firm pay. National figures and adjacent states below remain a useful reference.

Typical entry

  • Education

    Bachelor's degree

  • Experience

    None

  • On-the-job training

    None

Top skills (O*NET)

  • Problem Sensitivity

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Written Comprehension

    Ability

    4.1 / 5
  • Oral Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Oral Comprehension

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Written Expression

    Ability

    4.0 / 5
  • Critical Thinking

    Cross-functional

    4.0 / 5
  • Reading Comprehension

    Basic skill

    4.0 / 5
  • Deductive Reasoning

    Ability

    4.0 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

  1. 01

    Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures.

  2. 02

    Conduct research to evaluate safety levels for products.

  3. 03

    Evaluate product designs for safety.

  4. 04

    Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.

  5. 05

    Maintain and apply knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes.

  6. 06

    Recommend procedures for detection, prevention, and elimination of physical, chemical, or other product hazards.

  7. 07

    Report or review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing.

  8. 08

    Evaluate potential health hazards or damage that could occur from product misuse.

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Frequently asked questions

What education is required for Health and Safety Engineers?
BLS lists the typical entry-level education as Bachelor's degree. Many employers also weigh prior experience and credentials.
Disclaimer

Information on this page is for general educational purposes only. It is not career, financial, or tax advice. BLS metro estimates reflect the Louisville CBSA boundary for the reference year shown and may not match individual offers, employer-specific ranges, or current market conditions. Confirm with a licensed professional before making career or compensation decisions.