EHS Engineer Salary in the United States

How much does an EHS Engineer make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an EHS Engineer in the United States is $84,902 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $97,476
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,194 to $91,484
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $70,177
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EHS Engineer Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $91,484 $7,624 $1,759 $44
Average $84,902 $7,075 $1,633 $41
25th Percentile $77,194 $6,433 $1,485 $37
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Key Factors That Influence EHS Engineer Salaries

An EHS Engineer'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 EHS Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EHS Engineer'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): $81,812
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $82,049
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $84,418
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $86,838
  • Expert (over 8 years): $87,806
Levels Salary
Entry Level EHS Engineer$81,812
Intermediate Level EHS Engineer$82,049
Senior Level EHS Engineer$84,418
Specialist Level EHS Engineer$86,838
Expert Level EHS Engineer$87,806
$81,812 0 yr
$82,049 < 2 yrs
$84,418 2-4 yrs
$86,838 5-8 yrs
$87,806 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for EHS Engineers

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: $107,087
  • San Francisco: $106,034
  • Oakland: $103,682

What Skills Can Increase an EHS Engineer's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Analysis (Mentioned in 6.9% Job Postings): Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.
  • Clinical Diagnostic (Mentioned in 2.59% Job Postings): The process of identifying a disease, condition, or injury based on the signs and symptoms a patient is having and the patient's health history and physical exam.
  • Claim Investigation (Mentioned in 1.72% Job Postings): The Claims Investigation process is one in which Insurance Companies, Insurance Examiners, or Investigators obtain information to evaluate a claim.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Analysis 6.9%
Clinical Diagnostic 2.59%
Claim Investigation 1.72%
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 Engineer's salary.
  • Active Listening: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Clinical Diagnostic: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
  • Authenticity: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Active Listening
 $95,939
13%
Clinical Diagnostic
 $95,090
12%
Authenticity
 $94,241
11%
Mechanical Engineering
 $89,996
6%
Quality Management
 $89,147
5%
Electrical Engineering
 $89,147
5%
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How Education impacts an EHS Engineer's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many EHS Engineers enter the field with a Associate'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 EHS Engineer with a Associate's Degree is between $81,512 and $84,701).

EHS Engineer Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for EHS Engineer
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 5.0%
High School 5.0%
Associates 5.9%
Bachelors 45.5%
Masters 43.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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EHS Engineer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EHS Engineer'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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$77,194
Average $84,902/year
$91,484
$6,433
Average $7,075/month
$7,624
$1,485
Average $1,633/week
$1,759
$37
Average $41/hour
$44
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $91,484 $7,624 $1,759 $44
Average $84,902 $7,075 $1,633 $41
25th Percentile $77,194 $6,433 $1,485 $37

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Salary Trends for EHS Engineer

Salaries for an EHS Engineer can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $76,221 in 2023 to around $76,005 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of EHS Engineer salary trends, .

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