Highest concentration of health and safety engineers
States with the highest concentration of health and safety engineers
(excluding mining)
| State | Employment | Annual mean wage | Employment per thousand workers |
| Alaska | 160 | $89,350 | 0.503 |
| West Virginia | 300 | $62,970 | 0.422 |
| Louisiana | 740 | $60,100 | 0.393 |
| New Mexico | 310 | $78,470 | 0.388 |
| South Carolina | 540 | $68,290 | 0.300 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2009
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of health and safety engineers
(excluding mining)
| Metropolitan area | Employment | Annual mean wage | Employment per thousand workers |
| Kennewick-Pasco-Richland, WA | 100 | $95,150 | 1.007 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | 140 | $73,290 | 0.875 |
| Evansville, IN-KY | 130 | $80,700 | 0.796 |
| Lafayette, LA | 110 | $43,050 | 0.781 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 230 | $66,940 | 0.631 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2009
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