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

An EHS Engineer's salary grows with experience: starting around $82,851 for beginners, reaching about $85,490 at mid-level, and approach $88,921 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an EHS Engineer?

EHS Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for EHS Engineer roles are District of Columbia $94,003, California $93,647, Massachusetts $92,399. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of EHS Engineer roles make?

Salaries for EHS Engineer level roles vary by specialization: VP of EHS: $216,770; Director Of Ehs: $155,685; EHS Director: $154,790; EHS Manager: $121,690; Ehs Lead: $101,824.

EHS Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an EHS Engineer make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an EHS Engineer in Delaware is $85,980 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): $98,714
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78,174 to $92,646
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,068

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EHS Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,646	$7,720	$1,782	$45
Average	$85,980	$7,165	$1,653	$41
25th Percentile	$78,174	$6,515	$1,503	$38

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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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

Levels	Salary
Entry Level EHS Engineer	$82,851
Intermediate Level EHS Engineer	$83,091
Senior Level EHS Engineer	$85,490
Specialist Level EHS Engineer	$87,940
Expert Level EHS Engineer	$88,921

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

District of Columbia: $94,003.
California: $93,647.
Massachusetts: $92,399.

District of Columbia $94,003 California $93,647 Massachusetts $92,399 Washington $92,059 New Jersey $92,025 Alaska $91,906 Connecticut $90,734 New York $90,259

Hawaii $88,739 Rhode Island $88,026 Maryland $87,542 Minnesota $86,880 Colorado $86,625 Illinois $86,540 Oregon $86,218 Delaware $85,980

New Hampshire $85,831 Virginia $85,496 Pennsylvania $84,520 Nevada $84,027 North Dakota $83,866 Michigan $83,611 Wisconsin $83,518 Vermont $83,331

Texas $82,813 Maine $82,779 Arizona $82,728 Ohio $82,669 Georgia $81,888 Indiana $81,497 Wyoming $81,421 Utah $81,302

Iowa $81,251 Kansas $80,843 Louisiana $80,725 North Carolina $80,682 Missouri $80,665 Florida $80,334 Montana $80,156 Nebraska $79,986

Kentucky $79,892 South Carolina $79,553 Tennessee $79,341 Idaho $79,256 New Mexico $78,636 Oklahoma $78,500 Alabama $77,999 South Dakota $77,159

Arkansas $76,700 West Virginia $76,454 Mississippi $75,715

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:

Lincoln: $88,985
Little Creek: $88,162
Magnolia: $88,527

Lincoln, DE $88,985 Little Creek, DE $88,162 Magnolia, DE $88,527 Milford, DE $88,985 Marydel, DE $87,831 Millsboro, DE $88,985 Millville, DE $89,580 Milton, DE $88,985

Nassau, DE $88,985 Ocean View, DE $89,580 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,580 Seaford, DE $88,052 Selbyville, DE $89,580 Smyrna, DE $87,729 Viola, DE $88,527 Woodside, DE $88,272

Bear, DE $87,084 Newark, DE $87,118 Claymont, DE $87,186 Delaware City, DE $87,118 Hockessin, DE $87,186 Kirkwood, DE $87,118 Middletown, DE $87,551 Montchanin, DE $87,186

New Castle, DE $87,186 Odessa, DE $87,669 Port Penn, DE $86,880 Rockland, DE $87,186 Saint Georges, DE $87,118 Townsend, DE $87,542 Winterthur, DE $87,186 Lewes, DE $88,985

Wilmington, DE $87,186 Dover, DE $88,119 Dover Afb, DE $88,323 Bethany Beach, DE $89,580 Bethel, DE $88,052 Bridgeville, DE $88,985 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,213 Cheswold, DE $87,916

Clayton, DE $87,695 Dagsboro, DE $89,580 Delmar, DE $88,052 Ellendale, DE $88,985 Felton, DE $88,985 Fenwick Island, DE $89,580 Frankford, DE $89,580 Frederica, DE $88,985

Georgetown, DE $88,985 Greenwood, DE $88,985 Harbeson, DE $88,985 Harrington, DE $88,985 Hartly, DE $87,653 Houston, DE $88,985 Kenton, DE $87,695 Laurel, DE $88,052

Yorklyn, DE $87,186

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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$78,174

Average $85,980/year

$92,646

$6,515

Average $7,165/month

$7,720

$1,503

Average $1,653/week

$1,782

$38

Average $41/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,646	$7,720	$1,782	$45
Average	$85,980	$7,165	$1,653	$41
25th Percentile	$78,174	$6,515	$1,503	$38

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