SOC 17-2111
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
Risk Score
⚠️34/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥23,220
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$110K
$62K – $167K
Projected Growth
📈+4.4%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖70/100
High exposure
💡 Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors face a risk score of 34/100 — 10 points below the national average of 44. With 70/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $110K ($63K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 34/100, Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 23,220 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in client communication and technical consultation and safety-critical judgment in design review to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
Automated structural and systems analysis software
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Client communication and technical consultation
Safety-critical judgment in design review
Cross-disciplinary collaboration on complex projects
On-site problem-solving in variable physical conditions
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineers | 20 | $106K | 78% |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 29 | $128K | 70% |
| Chemical Engineers | 30 | $122K | 83% |