EH&S Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an EH&S Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an EH&S Manager in the United States is $125,343 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $60.

However, an EH&S Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $144,442
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $114,825 to $135,340
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $105,249
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EH&S Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $135,340 $11,278 $2,603 $65
Average $125,343 $10,445 $2,410 $60
25th Percentile $114,825 $9,569 $2,208 $55
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Key Factors That Influence EH&S Manager Salaries

An EH&S Manager's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects EH&S Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EH&S Manager's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $159,459
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $96,908
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $124,608
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $142,670
  • Expert (over 8 years): $158,393
Levels Salary
Environme... Level EH&S Manager$159,459
Environme... Level EH&S Manager$96,908
EH&S Mana... Level EH&S Manager$124,608
Environme... Level EH&S Manager$142,670
Environme... Level EH&S Manager$158,393
$159,459 0 yr
$96,908 < 2 yrs
$124,608 2-4 yrs
$142,670 5-8 yrs
$158,393 > 8 yrs
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How Do EH&S Manager Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract EH&S Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $138,780.
  • California: $138,253.
  • Massachusetts: $136,411.

Top Paying Cities for EH&S Managers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $158,095
  • San Francisco: $156,364
  • Oakland: $153,069

What Skills Can Increase an EH&S Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.59% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 1.85% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
  • EHS Management (Mentioned in 1.33% Job Postings): EHS management refers to the implementation of procedures focused on ensuring and improving the safety of workers and their surroundings.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.59%
Risk Assessment 1.85%
EHS Management 1.33%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an EH&S Manager's salary.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Risk Management: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Program Management: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Innovation
$130,357
4%
Risk Management
$130,357
4%
Program Management
$129,103
3%
Accountability
$129,103
3%
Project Management
$129,103
3%
Creativity
$129,103
3%
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EH&S Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For EH&S Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Aerospace & Defense sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 40% above the average. In contrast, EH&S Manager positions in Transportation or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view EH&S Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an EH&S Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology$175,480$84.040%
Aerospace & Defense$162,946$78.030%
Energy & Utilities$162,946$78.030%
Pharmaceuticals$156,679$75.025%
Chemicals$150,412$72.020%

How Education impacts an EH&S Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many EH&S Managers enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an EH&S Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $112,829 and $119,404).

EH&S Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for EH&S Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.3%
High School 8.7%
Associates 4.5%
Bachelors 51.0%
Masters 32.3%
Doctorate 2.3%
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EH&S Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EH&S Manager's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for EH&S Manager

Salaries for an EH&S Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $125,644 in 2023 to around $122,693 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of EH&S Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of EH&S Manager Over Time

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2023
$125,644
2024
$124,070
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2024 $124,070
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FAQ about EH&S Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for EH&S Manager?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for EH&S Manager roles, with salaries approximately 40% above the market median.

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