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Ergonomist salary
Average ergonomist salary
$57,723
How much does an ergonomist make?
The average ergonomist salary in the United States is $57,723. Ergonomist salaries typically range between $33,000 and $100,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for ergonomists is $27.75 per hour.
Ergonomist salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Ergonomists earn the highest average salary in Connecticut.
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Where can an Ergonomist earn more?
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Average ergonomist salary by state
Highest paying states for ergonomists
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $83,136 | $39.97 |
| 2 | West Virginia | $73,730 | $35.45 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $80,744 | $38.82 |
| 4 | New York | $80,115 | $38.52 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $78,812 | $37.89 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $74,910 | $36.01 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $70,366 | $33.83 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $76,175 | $36.62 |
| 9 | Delaware | $78,271 | $37.63 |
| 10 | Alaska | $79,330 | $38.14 |
| 11 | Virginia | $74,389 | $35.76 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $66,870 | $32.15 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $70,071 | $33.69 |
| 14 | Nevada | $70,348 | $33.82 |
| 15 | Michigan | $67,513 | $32.46 |
| 16 | Maryland | $73,892 | $35.52 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $69,579 | $33.45 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $64,442 | $30.98 |
| 19 | Vermont | $66,510 | $31.98 |
| 20 | California | $66,046 | $31.75 |
| 21 | Ohio | $62,334 | $29.97 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $58,649 | $28.20 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $61,914 | $29.77 |
| 24 | Indiana | $58,495 | $28.12 |
| 25 | Washington | $60,884 | $29.27 |
| 26 | Arizona | $62,786 | $30.19 |
| 27 | Maine | $62,811 | $30.20 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $61,568 | $29.60 |
| 29 | Oregon | $63,312 | $30.44 |
| 30 | Idaho | $61,155 | $29.40 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $59,196 | $28.46 |
| 32 | Illinois | $60,935 | $29.30 |
| 33 | Minnesota | $59,022 | $28.38 |
| 34 | Montana | $58,353 | $28.05 |
| 35 | Oklahoma | $53,626 | $25.78 |
| 36 | Utah | $57,857 | $27.82 |
| 37 | Iowa | $56,064 | $26.95 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $51,069 | $24.55 |
| 39 | Louisiana | $54,789 | $26.34 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $50,451 | $24.26 |
| 41 | Colorado | $56,262 | $27.05 |
| 42 | Hawaii | $51,046 | $24.54 |
| 43 | Nebraska | $52,215 | $25.10 |
| 44 | Texas | $51,226 | $24.63 |
| 45 | Wyoming | $51,150 | $24.59 |
| 46 | Florida | $50,001 | $24.04 |
| 47 | Missouri | $51,599 | $24.81 |
| 48 | Alabama | $49,569 | $23.83 |
| 49 | Georgia | $47,423 | $22.80 |
| 50 | Arkansas | $47,887 | $23.02 |
| 51 | Kansas | $44,143 | $21.22 |
Highest paying cities for ergonomists
The highest-paying cities for ergonomists are New York, NY, San Francisco, CA, and Fremont, CA.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $80,384 | $38.65 |
| 2 | San Francisco, CA | $71,089 | $34.18 |
| 3 | Fremont, CA | $70,626 | $33.95 |
| 4 | Warren, MI | $68,333 | $32.85 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor, MI | $67,263 | $32.34 |
| 6 | Jackson, MI | $66,432 | $31.94 |
| 7 | Cypress, CA | $64,035 | $30.79 |
| 8 | Tumwater, WA | $61,711 | $29.67 |
| 9 | Spring, TX | $51,541 | $24.78 |
| 10 | Lincoln, AL | $49,230 | $23.67 |
| 11 | Savannah, GA | $47,331 | $22.76 |
Ergonomist salary details
An ergonomist's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $100,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an ergonomist's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $100,000 | $8,333 | $48 |
| 75th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| Average | $57,723 | $4,810 | $28 |
| 25th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| 10th Percentile | $33,000 | $2,750 | $16 |
Highest paying ergonomist jobs
The highest paying types of ergonomists are radiation safety officer, plant safety leader, and ehs specialist.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health & Safety Officer | $56,507 | $4,709 | $27.17 | 115,573 |
| Plant Safety Leader | $75,374 | $6,281 | $36.24 | 36,957 |
| Safety Inspector | $48,765 | $4,064 | $23.44 | 30,193 |
| Safety Officer | $46,336 | $3,861 | $22.28 | 68,487 |
| Health And Safety Coordinator | $53,465 | $4,455 | $25.70 | 72,017 |
| Health And Safety Technician | $49,470 | $4,122 | $23.78 | 69,768 |
Top companies hiring ergonomists now:
Which companies pay ergonomists the most?
Ergonomist salaries at Tesla and General Motors are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average ergonomist salary at companies like Gulfstream Aerospace and PRNpt are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tesla | $106,720 | $51.31 |
| 2 | General Motors | $105,332 | $50.64 |
| 3 | Gulfstream Aerospace | $64,011 | $30.77 |
| 4 | PRNpt | $60,346 | $29.01 |
| 5 | Marsh & McLennan Companies | $59,026 | $28.38 |
| 6 | Briotix | $58,703 | $28.22 |
| 7 | Honda | $52,707 | $25.34 |
| 8 | U.S. Physical Therapy | $47,341 | $22.76 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Ergonomist salary trends
The average ergonomist salary has fallen by $-5,698 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average ergonomist earned $63,421 annually, but today, they earn $57,723 a year. That works out to a -15% change in pay for ergonomists over the last decade.
Compare ergonomist salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average ergonomist salary over time
Compare ergonomist salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Ergonomist salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,700 | $27.75 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $55,700 | $26.79 | -25.4% |
| 2023 | $69,900 | $33.60 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $68,700 | $33.03 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $67,900 | $32.63 | +1.0% |
Recently added ergonomist salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheakley Workforce Staffing | Ergonomist | San Antonio, TX | 12/04/2024 | $104,350 |
| U.S. Physical Therapy | Ergonomist | Monterey, CA | 11/25/2024 | $83,480 |
| State of Ohio | Ergonomist | Springdale, OH | 09/28/2024 | $73,692 |
| Physical Rehabilitation Network | Ergonomist | Los Angeles, CA | 02/05/2024 | $79,306 |
| State of Ohio | Ergonomist | Springdale, OH | 11/23/2023 | $70,186 |
| Boeing | Mid-Level Ergonomist | Miami, FL | 10/10/2023 | $82,450 |
| University of California | Ergonomist | Irvine, CA | 10/06/2023 | $75,000 |
| UCI Health | Ergonomist | Irvine, CA | 10/06/2023 | $75,000 |
| U.S. Physical Therapy | Ergonomist | Augusta, GA | 09/01/2023 | $78,000 |
| Stanford University | Ergonomist | Stanford, CA | 08/09/2023 | $96,000 |
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