How much does a Hospital Safety Officer make hourly?

As of January 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Hospital Safety Officer in the United States is $30. While Salary.com is seeing that Hospital Safety Officer salary in the US can go up to $40 or down to $23, but most earn between $26 and $35. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Hospital Safety Officer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Hospital Safety Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $23 US January 01, 2026
25th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $26 US January 01, 2026
50th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $30 US January 01, 2026
75th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $35 US January 01, 2026
90th Percentile Hospital Safety Officer Salary $40 US January 01, 2026
25% $26 10% $23 90% $40 75% $35 $30 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Hospital Safety Officer ?

In the United States, the person within an organization responsible for the safe use of radiation and radioactive materials as well as regulatory compliance. An organization licensed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to use radioactive materials must designate a Radiation Safety Officer in writing....

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  1. This Job:

    Hospital Safety Officer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Safety Representative II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

Core compensation

 
 
 
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30

Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

Includes base and short-term incentives

 
 
 
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33
These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Hospital Safety Officer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Hospital Safety Officer ranges from $26 to $35 with the average hourly pay of $30. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $29 to $39 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $33.

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