What are the main factors that influence a Safety Advisor's salary?

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

How does experience change a Safety Advisor's salary?

A Safety Advisor's salary grows with experience: starting around $77,050 for beginners, reaching about $79,936 at mid-level, and approach $86,251 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Safety Advisor?

Safety Advisor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Safety Advisor roles are District of Columbia $84,663, California $84,342, Massachusetts $83,218. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Safety Advisor roles make?

Salaries for Safety Advisor level roles vary by specialization: VP of Safety: $197,757; Safety Director: $165,030; Occupational Health and Safety Advisor: $108,544; Health and Safety Advisor: $107,995; Health Safety Advisor: $101,689.

Safety Advisor Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Safety Advisor make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Safety Advisor in Rhode Island is $79,280 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $38.

However, a Safety Advisor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,526
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $69,834 to $90,401
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $61,233

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Safety Advisor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,401	$7,533	$1,738	$43
Average	$79,280	$6,607	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$69,834	$5,819	$1,343	$34

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Key Factors That Influence Safety Advisor Salaries

A Safety Advisor'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 Safety Advisor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Safety Advisor'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): $77,050
Early Career (1-2 years): $77,312
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $79,936
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $84,447
Expert (over 8 years): $86,251

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Safety Advisor	$77,050
Intermediate Level Safety Advisor	$77,312
Senior Level Safety Advisor	$79,936
Specialist Level Safety Advisor	$84,447
Expert Level Safety Advisor	$86,251

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How Do Safety Advisor 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 Safety Advisors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $84,663.
California: $84,342.
Massachusetts: $83,218.

District of Columbia $84,663 California $84,342 Massachusetts $83,218 Washington $82,912 New Jersey $82,882 Alaska $82,775 Connecticut $81,720 New York $81,291

Hawaii $79,923 Rhode Island $79,280 Maryland $78,844 Minnesota $78,248 Colorado $78,019 Illinois $77,942 Oregon $77,652 Delaware $77,437

New Hampshire $77,303 Virginia $77,002 Pennsylvania $76,122 Nevada $75,679 North Dakota $75,533 Michigan $75,304 Wisconsin $75,220 Vermont $75,052

Texas $74,585 Maine $74,555 Arizona $74,509 Ohio $74,455 Georgia $73,752 Indiana $73,400 Wyoming $73,331 Utah $73,224

Iowa $73,178 Kansas $72,811 Louisiana $72,704 North Carolina $72,666 Missouri $72,651 Florida $72,352 Montana $72,192 Nebraska $72,039

Kentucky $71,955 South Carolina $71,649 Tennessee $71,458 Idaho $71,381 New Mexico $70,823 Oklahoma $70,701 Alabama $70,250 South Dakota $69,493

Arkansas $69,080 West Virginia $68,858 Mississippi $68,193

Top Paying Cities for Safety Advisors

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:

Adamsville: $80,580
Albion: $79,242
Ashaway: $80,886

Adamsville, RI $80,580 Albion, RI $79,242 Ashaway, RI $80,886 Barrington, RI $79,242 Block Island, RI $80,465 Bradford, RI $80,833 Bristol, RI $79,166 Carolina, RI $80,175

Charlestown, RI $80,259 Chepachet, RI $79,089 Clayville, RI $79,166 Coventry, RI $79,089 West Greenwich, RI $79,036 East Greenwich, RI $79,143 Exeter, RI $80,833 Fiskeville, RI $79,242

Forestdale, RI $79,166 Foster, RI $79,036 Glendale, RI $79,036 Greene, RI $79,923 Greenville, RI $79,242 Harmony, RI $79,219 Harrisville, RI $79,089 Hope, RI $79,242

Hope Valley, RI $80,886 Hopkinton, RI $80,909 Jamestown, RI $80,098 Kenyon, RI $80,810 Little Compton, RI $80,550 Manville, RI $79,242 Mapleville, RI $79,036 Newport, RI $80,114

Middletown, RI $80,450 North Kingstown, RI $79,013 North Scituate, RI $79,219 Oakland, RI $79,112 Pascoag, RI $79,066 Pawtucket, RI $79,242 Central Falls, RI $79,242 Cumberland, RI $79,242

Lincoln, RI $79,242 Portsmouth, RI $79,793 Prudence Island, RI $79,089 Rockville, RI $80,909 Saunderstown, RI $80,144 Shannock, RI $80,787 Slatersville, RI $79,166 Slocum, RI $80,144

Tiverton, RI $80,603 Wakefield, RI $80,060 Kingston, RI $80,076 Narragansett, RI $80,091 Peace Dale, RI $80,060 Warren, RI $79,219 Warwick, RI $79,242 Westerly, RI $80,932

West Kingston, RI $80,121 West Warwick, RI $79,242 Wood River Junction, RI $80,833 Woonsocket, RI $79,166 North Smithfield, RI $79,219 Wyoming, RI $80,810 Providence, RI $79,242 Cranston, RI $79,242

North Providence, RI $79,242 East Providence, RI $79,242 Riverside, RI $79,242 Rumford, RI $79,242 Smithfield, RI $79,242 Johnston, RI $79,242

Safety Advisor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Safety Advisor'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 January 01, 2026

$69,834

Average $79,280/year

$90,401

$5,819

Average $6,607/month

$7,533

$1,343

Average $1,525/week

$1,738

$34

Average $38/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$90,401	$7,533	$1,738	$43
Average	$79,280	$6,607	$1,525	$38
25th Percentile	$69,834	$5,819	$1,343	$34

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