Environmental Health Manager Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Health Manager make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Environmental Health Manager in the United States is $106,307 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $51.

However, an Environmental Health Manager's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $131,215
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $94,752 to $119,345
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,231
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View as table View as graph 25% $94,752 10% $84,231 90% $131,215 75% $119,345 $106,307 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Environmental Health Manager Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $119,345 $9,945 $2,295 $57
Average $106,307 $8,859 $2,044 $51
25th Percentile $94,752 $7,896 $1,822 $46
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Health Manager Salaries

An Environmental Health Manager'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 Environmental Health Manager Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Health Manager'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): $72,530
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $99,597
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $105,349
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $134,842
  • Expert (over 8 years): $155,536
Levels Salary
Environme... Level Environmental Health Manager$72,530
Environme... Level Environmental Health Manager$99,597
Environme... Level Environmental Health Manager$105,349
Environme... Level Environmental Health Manager$134,842
Environme... Level Environmental Health Manager$155,536
$72,530 0 yr
$99,597 < 2 yrs
$105,349 2-4 yrs
$134,842 5-8 yrs
$155,536 > 8 yrs
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How Do Environmental Health Manager 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 Environmental Health Managers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $117,703.
  • California: $117,257.
  • Massachusetts: $115,694.

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Health Managers

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: $134,085
  • San Francisco: $132,617
  • Oakland: $129,822

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Health Manager's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 6.43% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Safety Management (Mentioned in 2.07% Job Postings): Applying safety principles, framework, processes, and measures to prevent accidents, injuries, and other adverse consequences.
  • Risk Assessment (Mentioned in 1.6% Job Postings): Broadly speaking, a risk assessment is the combined effort of: identifying and analyzing potential (future) events that may negatively impact individuals, assets, and/or the environment (i.e. risk analysis); and making judgments "on the tolerability of the risk on the basis of a risk analysis" while considering influencing factors (i.e. risk evaluation).Put in simpler terms, a risk assessment analyzes what can go wrong, how likely it is to happen, what the potential consequences are, and how tolerable the identified risk is. As part of this process, the resulting determination of risk may be expressed in a quantitative or qualitative fashion. The risk assessment is an inherent part of an overall risk management strategy, which attempts to, after a risk assessment, "introduce control measures to eliminate or reduce" any potential risk-related consequences.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 6.43%
Safety Management 2.07%
Risk Assessment 1.6%
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 Environmental Health Manager's salary.
  • Physical Security: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
  • CCTV: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
  • Asset Protection: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Physical Security
$114,812
8%
CCTV
$113,748
7%
Asset Protection
$113,748
7%
Initiative
$110,559
4%
Collaboration
$110,559
4%
Customer Service
$109,496
3%
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Environmental Health Manager Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Environmental Health Manager roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 55% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Insurance and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Environmental Health Manager positions in Media or Retail & Wholesale typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Environmental Health Manager as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Environmental Health Manager

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Insurance$132,884$64.025%
Software & Networking$132,884$64.025%
Energy & Utilities$127,568$61.020%
Pharmaceuticals$127,568$61.020%
Aerospace & Defense$122,253$59.015%

How Education impacts an Environmental Health Manager's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Environmental Health Managers enter the field with a Bachelor'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 Environmental Health Manager with a Bachelor's Degree is between $114,395 and $126,434).

Environmental Health Manager Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Environmental Health Manager
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.3%
High School 20.1%
Associates 11.9%
Bachelors 42.7%
Masters 23.6%
Doctorate 1.4%
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Environmental Health Manager Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Health Manager'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 August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Environmental Health Manager

Salaries for an Environmental Health Manager can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $99,587 in 2023 to around $97,787 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Health Manager salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Environmental Health Manager Over Time

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2023
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2024
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  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.

    Columbus, OH

    Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Overview. Role: Environmental Services Assistant Manager. Join Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) as an Environmental Servi... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Burns &amp; McDonnell

    Columbus, OH

    Burns &amp; McDonnell | Columbus, OH

    DescriptionThe Environmental Engineering Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within a global prac... more

    6 Days Ago

  • National Church Residences

    Columbus, OH

    National Church Residences | Columbus, OH

    RN Case Manager. Full Time. Monday-Friday 8-4 - Flexible Schedule. On call rotation with bonus pay. Locations Covered: South Franklin County and Madison Co... more

    5 Days Ago

  • Prime Therapeutics

    Columbus, OH

    Prime Therapeutics | Columbus, OH

    Our work matters.We help people get the medicine they need to feel better and live well.We do not lose sight of that.It fuels our passion and drives every ... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Ohio Living Home Health &amp; Hospice - Greater Columbus

    Columbus, OH

    Ohio Living Home Health &amp; Hospice - Greater Columbus | Columbus, OH

    It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing. Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their pe... more

    6 Days Ago

  • Toole Design

    Columbus, OH

    Toole Design | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. Job Description. Design streets that move people-not just cars. At Toole Design, we're leading the way in creating safer, more connected c... more

    4 Days Ago

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FAQ about Environmental Health Manager

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Environmental Health Manager?

The Insurance industry offers the highest average compensation for Environmental Health Manager roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

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