Safety Associate Salary in the United States

How much does a Safety Associate make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Safety Associate in the United States is $60,332 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

However, a Safety Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,929
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,383 to $70,590
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,057
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Safety Associate Salaries by Percentile

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Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $70,590 $5,882 $1,357 $34
Average $60,332 $5,028 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $53,383 $4,449 $1,027 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Safety Associate Salaries

A Safety Associate'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 Safety Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Safety Associate'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): $59,070
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $59,577
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $61,388
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $62,594
  • Expert (over 8 years): $62,896
Levels Salary
Entry Level Safety Associate$59,070
Intermediate Level Safety Associate$59,577
Senior Level Safety Associate$61,388
Specialist Level Safety Associate$62,594
Expert Level Safety Associate$62,896
$59,070 0 yr
$59,577 < 2 yrs
$61,388 2-4 yrs
$62,594 5-8 yrs
$62,896 > 8 yrs
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How Do Safety Associate 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 Safety Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,799.
  • California: $66,546.
  • Massachusetts: $65,659.

Top Paying Cities for Safety Associates

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: $76,096
  • San Francisco: $75,348
  • Oakland: $73,677

What Skills Can Increase a Safety Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 5.89% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Sustainability (Mentioned in 3.04% Job Postings): Sustainability is a societal goal that broadly aims for humans to safely co-exist on planet Earth over a long time. Specific definitions of sustainability are difficult to agree on and therefore vary in the literature and over time.
  • Environmental Health (Mentioned in 2.27% Job Postings): A branch of public health that focuses on the interrelationships between people and their environment, promotes human health and well-being, and fosters healthy and safe communities.
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Leadership 5.89%
Sustainability 3.04%
Environmental Health 2.27%
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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 a Safety Associate's salary.
  • Project Management: Can increase your salary by up to 31%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 24%.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Project Management
 $79,035
31%
Collaboration
 $74,811
24%
Presentation
 $69,381
15%
Leadership
 $68,175
13%
Verbal Communication
 $68,175
13%
PowerPoint
 $67,572
12%
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How Education impacts a Safety Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Safety Associates 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 a Safety Associate with a Bachelor's Degree is between $54,925 and $61,149).

Safety Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Safety Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 17.7%
High School 17.7%
Associates 14.5%
Bachelors 48.4%
Masters 14.5%
Doctorate 4.8%
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Safety Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Safety Associate'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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$53,383
Average $60,332/year
$70,590
$4,449
Average $5,028/month
$5,882
$1,027
Average $1,160/week
$1,357
$26
Average $29/hour
$34
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $70,590 $5,882 $1,357 $34
Average $60,332 $5,028 $1,160 $29
25th Percentile $53,383 $4,449 $1,027 $26

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Salary Trends for Safety Associate

Salaries for a Safety Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,795 in 2023 to around $53,689 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Safety Associate salary trends, .

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