EHS Program Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an EHS Program Manager make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an EHS Program Manager in the United States is $99,071 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $48.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $119,983
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $89,706 to $110,017
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $81,180
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EHS Program Manager Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $110,017 $9,168 $2,116 $53
Average $99,071 $8,256 $1,905 $48
25th Percentile $89,706 $7,476 $1,725 $43
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Key Factors That Influence EHS Program Manager Salaries

An EHS Program 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects EHS Program Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EHS Program 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): $137,380
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $89,340
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $98,266
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $144,488
  • Expert (over 8 years): $162,057
Levels Salary
Safety Re... Level EHS Program Manager$137,380
Safety Su... Level EHS Program Manager$89,340
EHS Progr... Level EHS Program Manager$98,266
Safety Se... Level EHS Program Manager$144,488
Safety Di... Level EHS Program Manager$162,057
$137,380 0 yr
$89,340 < 2 yrs
$98,266 2-4 yrs
$144,488 5-8 yrs
$162,057 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for EHS Program 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: $124,958
  • San Francisco: $123,729
  • Oakland: $120,985

What Skills Can Increase an EHS Program Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 8.36% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • CPR (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) combines rescue breathing (mouth-to-mouth) and chest compressions to temporarily pump enough blood to the brain until specialized treatment is available.
  • Safety Standards (Mentioned in 1.47% Job Postings): Safety standards are designed to ensure the safety of products, activities and processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 8.36%
CPR 2.11%
Safety Standards 1.47%
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 EHS Program Manager's salary.
  • Interviewing: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Interviewing
$104,024
5%
Analysis
$102,043
3%
Regulatory Compliance
$102,043
3%
Flexibility
$102,043
3%
Accountability
$102,043
3%
Dedication
$102,043
3%
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EHS Program Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EHS Program 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 March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for EHS Program Manager

Salaries for an EHS Program Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $97,289 in 2023 to around $95,586 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of EHS Program Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of EHS Program Manager Over Time

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$97,289
2024
$96,687
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$95,586
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2024 $96,687
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