What are the main factors that influence an EHS Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change an EHS Specialist's salary?

An EHS Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,088 for beginners, reaching about $79,976 at mid-level, and approach $86,294 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an EHS Specialist?

EHS Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for EHS Specialist roles are District of Columbia $88,426, California $88,090, Massachusetts $86,916. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of EHS Specialist roles make?

Salaries for EHS Specialist level roles vary by specialization: VP of EHS: $216,770; EHS Compliance Specialist V: $155,773; EHS Director: $154,790; EHS Administrator IV: $127,590; EHS Compliance Specialist IV: $127,543.

EHS Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an EHS Specialist make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an EHS Specialist in Delaware is $80,878 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,330
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,969 to $93,154
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,857

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EHS Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,154	$7,763	$1,791	$45
Average	$80,878	$6,740	$1,555	$39
25th Percentile	$71,969	$5,997	$1,384	$35

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Key Factors That Influence EHS Specialist Salaries

An EHS Specialist'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 Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EHS Specialist'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): $77,088
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,351
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,976
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,489
Expert (over 8 years): $86,294

Levels	Salary
Entry Level EHS Specialist	$77,088
Intermediate Level EHS Specialist	$77,351
Senior Level EHS Specialist	$79,976
Specialist Level EHS Specialist	$84,489
Expert Level EHS Specialist	$86,294

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How Do EHS Specialist 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 EHS Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,426.
California: $88,090.
Massachusetts: $86,916.

District of Columbia $88,426 California $88,090 Massachusetts $86,916 Washington $86,597 New Jersey $86,565 Alaska $86,453 Connecticut $85,351 New York $84,904

Hawaii $83,474 Rhode Island $82,803 Maryland $82,348 Minnesota $81,725 Colorado $81,485 Illinois $81,406 Oregon $81,102 Delaware $80,878

New Hampshire $80,738 Virginia $80,423 Pennsylvania $79,505 Nevada $79,042 North Dakota $78,890 Michigan $78,650 Wisconsin $78,562 Vermont $78,387

Texas $77,900 Maine $77,868 Arizona $77,820 Ohio $77,764 Georgia $77,029 Indiana $76,662 Wyoming $76,590 Utah $76,478

Iowa $76,430 Kansas $76,047 Louisiana $75,935 North Carolina $75,895 Missouri $75,879 Florida $75,568 Montana $75,400 Nebraska $75,240

Kentucky $75,152 South Carolina $74,833 Tennessee $74,633 Idaho $74,553 New Mexico $73,970 Oklahoma $73,842 Alabama $73,371 South Dakota $72,581

Arkansas $72,149 West Virginia $71,918 Mississippi $71,223

Top Paying Cities for EHS Specialists

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:

Lincoln: $83,706
Little Creek: $82,931
Magnolia: $83,274

Lincoln, DE $83,706 Little Creek, DE $82,931 Magnolia, DE $83,274 Milford, DE $83,706 Marydel, DE $82,620 Millsboro, DE $83,706 Millville, DE $84,265 Milton, DE $83,706

Nassau, DE $83,706 Ocean View, DE $84,265 Rehoboth Beach, DE $84,265 Seaford, DE $82,827 Selbyville, DE $84,265 Smyrna, DE $82,524 Viola, DE $83,274 Woodside, DE $83,035

Bear, DE $81,917 Newark, DE $81,949 Claymont, DE $82,013 Delaware City, DE $81,949 Hockessin, DE $82,013 Kirkwood, DE $81,949 Middletown, DE $82,356 Montchanin, DE $82,013

New Castle, DE $82,013 Odessa, DE $82,468 Port Penn, DE $81,725 Rockland, DE $82,013 Saint Georges, DE $81,949 Townsend, DE $82,348 Winterthur, DE $82,013 Lewes, DE $83,706

Wilmington, DE $82,013 Dover, DE $82,891 Dover Afb, DE $83,083 Bethany Beach, DE $84,265 Bethel, DE $82,827 Bridgeville, DE $83,706 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,979 Cheswold, DE $82,699

Clayton, DE $82,492 Dagsboro, DE $84,265 Delmar, DE $82,827 Ellendale, DE $83,706 Felton, DE $83,706 Fenwick Island, DE $84,265 Frankford, DE $84,265 Frederica, DE $83,706

Georgetown, DE $83,706 Greenwood, DE $83,706 Harbeson, DE $83,706 Harrington, DE $83,706 Hartly, DE $82,452 Houston, DE $83,706 Kenton, DE $82,492 Laurel, DE $82,827

Yorklyn, DE $82,013

EHS Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EHS Specialist'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.

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$71,969

Average $80,878/year

$93,154

$5,997

Average $6,740/month

$7,763

$1,384

Average $1,555/week

$1,791

$35

Average $39/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$93,154	$7,763	$1,791	$45
Average	$80,878	$6,740	$1,555	$39
25th Percentile	$71,969	$5,997	$1,384	$35

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