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

An EHS Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Safety Representative I (0-2 years)earns $69,929, a EHS Specialist (2-4 years)earns $78,630, a Safety Representative III (4-7 years)earns $96,440, a Safety Representative IV (7+ years)earns $113,013, a Safety Representative V (7-10 years)earns $142,124,

What are the highest paying states for an EHS Specialist?

EHS Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for EHS Specialist roles are District of Columbia $87,658, California $87,326, Massachusetts $86,162. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of EHS Specialist roles make?

Salaries for EHS Specialist level roles vary by specialization: EHS Director: $154,790; Director Of Ehs: $154,446; EHS Manager: $119,772; Ehs Lead: $104,766; Senior EHS Specialist: $101,513.

EHS Specialist Salary in Delaware

How much does an EHS Specialist make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an EHS Specialist in Delaware is $80,359 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $39.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,790
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $71,397 to $92,624
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $63,238

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EHS Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,624	$7,719	$1,781	$45
Average	$80,359	$6,697	$1,545	$39
25th Percentile	$71,397	$5,950	$1,373	$34

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Key Factors That Influence EHS Specialist Salaries

An EHS Specialist'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.

How Experience Level Affects EHS Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EHS Specialist'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): $69,929
Early Career (1-2 years): $78,630
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $96,440
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $113,013
Expert (over 8 years): $142,124

Levels	Salary
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$69,929
EHS Speci... Level EHS Specialist	$78,630
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$96,440
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$113,013
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$142,124

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

District of Columbia: $87,658.
California: $87,326.
Massachusetts: $86,162.

District of Columbia $87,658 California $87,326 Massachusetts $86,162 Washington $85,845 New Jersey $85,813 Alaska $85,703 Connecticut $84,610 New York $84,167

Hawaii $82,749 Rhode Island $82,084 Maryland $81,633 Minnesota $81,016 Colorado $80,778 Illinois $80,699 Oregon $80,398 Delaware $80,176

New Hampshire $80,037 Virginia $79,725 Pennsylvania $78,815 Nevada $78,356 North Dakota $78,205 Michigan $77,968 Wisconsin $77,880 Vermont $77,706

Texas $77,223 Maine $77,192 Arizona $77,144 Ohio $77,089 Georgia $76,360 Indiana $75,996 Wyoming $75,925 Utah $75,814

Iowa $75,767 Kansas $75,387 Louisiana $75,276 North Carolina $75,236 Missouri $75,220 Florida $74,912 Montana $74,745 Nebraska $74,587

Kentucky $74,500 South Carolina $74,183 Tennessee $73,985 Idaho $73,906 New Mexico $73,328 Oklahoma $73,201 Alabama $72,734 South Dakota $71,951

Arkansas $71,523 West Virginia $71,293 Mississippi $70,605

Top Paying Cities for EHS Specialists

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: $82,979
Little Creek: $82,211
Magnolia: $82,552

Lincoln, DE $82,979 Little Creek, DE $82,211 Magnolia, DE $82,552 Milford, DE $82,979 Marydel, DE $81,902 Millsboro, DE $82,979 Millville, DE $83,533 Milton, DE $82,979

Nassau, DE $82,979 Ocean View, DE $83,533 Rehoboth Beach, DE $83,533 Seaford, DE $82,108 Selbyville, DE $83,533 Smyrna, DE $81,807 Viola, DE $82,552 Woodside, DE $82,314

Bear, DE $81,206 Newark, DE $81,237 Claymont, DE $81,301 Delaware City, DE $81,237 Hockessin, DE $81,301 Kirkwood, DE $81,237 Middletown, DE $81,641 Montchanin, DE $81,301

New Castle, DE $81,301 Odessa, DE $81,752 Port Penn, DE $81,016 Rockland, DE $81,301 Saint Georges, DE $81,237 Townsend, DE $81,633 Winterthur, DE $81,301 Lewes, DE $82,979

Wilmington, DE $81,301 Dover, DE $82,172 Dover Afb, DE $82,362 Bethany Beach, DE $83,533 Bethel, DE $82,108 Bridgeville, DE $82,979 Camden Wyoming, DE $82,259 Cheswold, DE $81,982

Clayton, DE $81,776 Dagsboro, DE $83,533 Delmar, DE $82,108 Ellendale, DE $82,979 Felton, DE $82,979 Fenwick Island, DE $83,533 Frankford, DE $83,533 Frederica, DE $82,979

Georgetown, DE $82,979 Greenwood, DE $82,979 Harbeson, DE $82,979 Harrington, DE $82,979 Hartly, DE $81,736 Houston, DE $82,979 Kenton, DE $81,776 Laurel, DE $82,108

Yorklyn, DE $81,301

EHS Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an EHS Specialist'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 May 18, 2021

$71,397

Average $80,359/year

$92,624

$5,950

Average $6,697/month

$7,719

$1,373

Average $1,545/week

$1,781

$34

Average $39/hour

$45

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$92,624	$7,719	$1,781	$45
Average	$80,359	$6,697	$1,545	$39
25th Percentile	$71,397	$5,950	$1,373	$34

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