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 $84,823 for beginners, reaching about $87,524 at mid-level, and approach $91,037 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 Rhode Island

How much does an EHS Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an EHS Engineer in Rhode Island is $88,026 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $101,064
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,035 to $94,850
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,759

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EHS Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,850	$7,904	$1,824	$46
Average	$88,026	$7,336	$1,693	$42
25th Percentile	$80,035	$6,670	$1,539	$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	$84,823
Intermediate Level EHS Engineer	$85,069
Senior Level EHS Engineer	$87,524
Specialist Level EHS Engineer	$90,033
Expert Level EHS Engineer	$91,037

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:

Adamsville: $89,469
Albion: $87,984
Ashaway: $89,809

Adamsville, RI $89,469 Albion, RI $87,984 Ashaway, RI $89,809 Barrington, RI $87,984 Block Island, RI $89,342 Bradford, RI $89,750 Bristol, RI $87,899 Carolina, RI $89,019

Charlestown, RI $89,113 Chepachet, RI $87,814 Clayville, RI $87,899 Coventry, RI $87,814 West Greenwich, RI $87,754 East Greenwich, RI $87,873 Exeter, RI $89,750 Fiskeville, RI $87,984

Forestdale, RI $87,899 Foster, RI $87,754 Glendale, RI $87,754 Greene, RI $88,739 Greenville, RI $87,984 Harmony, RI $87,958 Harrisville, RI $87,814 Hope, RI $87,984

Hope Valley, RI $89,809 Hopkinton, RI $89,834 Jamestown, RI $88,935 Kenyon, RI $89,724 Little Compton, RI $89,435 Manville, RI $87,984 Mapleville, RI $87,754 Newport, RI $88,952

Middletown, RI $89,325 North Kingstown, RI $87,729 North Scituate, RI $87,958 Oakland, RI $87,839 Pascoag, RI $87,788 Pawtucket, RI $87,984 Central Falls, RI $87,984 Cumberland, RI $87,984

Lincoln, RI $87,984 Portsmouth, RI $88,595 Prudence Island, RI $87,814 Rockville, RI $89,834 Saunderstown, RI $88,985 Shannock, RI $89,699 Slatersville, RI $87,899 Slocum, RI $88,985

Tiverton, RI $89,495 Wakefield, RI $88,892 Kingston, RI $88,909 Narragansett, RI $88,926 Peace Dale, RI $88,892 Warren, RI $87,958 Warwick, RI $87,984 Westerly, RI $89,860

West Kingston, RI $88,960 West Warwick, RI $87,984 Wood River Junction, RI $89,750 Woonsocket, RI $87,899 North Smithfield, RI $87,958 Wyoming, RI $89,724 Providence, RI $87,984 Cranston, RI $87,984

North Providence, RI $87,984 East Providence, RI $87,984 Riverside, RI $87,984 Rumford, RI $87,984 Smithfield, RI $87,984 Johnston, RI $87,984

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

$80,035

Average $88,026/year

$94,850

$6,670

Average $7,336/month

$7,904

$1,539

Average $1,693/week

$1,824

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$94,850	$7,904	$1,824	$46
Average	$88,026	$7,336	$1,693	$42
25th Percentile	$80,035	$6,670	$1,539	$38

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