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 $71,927, a EHS Specialist (2-4 years)earns $80,877, a Safety Representative III (4-7 years)earns $99,196, a Safety Representative IV (7+ years)earns $116,242, a Safety Representative V (7-10 years)earns $146,185,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an EHS Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an EHS Specialist in Rhode Island is $82,654 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $40.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $106,756
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $73,437 to $95,270
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $65,045

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EHS Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,270	$7,939	$1,832	$46
Average	$82,654	$6,888	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$73,437	$6,120	$1,412	$35

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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): $71,927
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,877
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $99,196
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,242
Expert (over 8 years): $146,185

Levels	Salary
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$71,927
EHS Speci... Level EHS Specialist	$80,877
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$99,196
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$116,242
Safety Re... Level EHS Specialist	$146,185

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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:

Adamsville: $83,430
Albion: $82,045
Ashaway: $83,747

Adamsville, RI $83,430 Albion, RI $82,045 Ashaway, RI $83,747 Barrington, RI $82,045 Block Island, RI $83,312 Bradford, RI $83,692 Bristol, RI $81,966 Carolina, RI $83,011

Charlestown, RI $83,098 Chepachet, RI $81,887 Clayville, RI $81,966 Coventry, RI $81,887 West Greenwich, RI $81,831 East Greenwich, RI $81,942 Exeter, RI $83,692 Fiskeville, RI $82,045

Forestdale, RI $81,966 Foster, RI $81,831 Glendale, RI $81,831 Greene, RI $82,749 Greenville, RI $82,045 Harmony, RI $82,021 Harrisville, RI $81,887 Hope, RI $82,045

Hope Valley, RI $83,747 Hopkinton, RI $83,771 Jamestown, RI $82,932 Kenyon, RI $83,668 Little Compton, RI $83,399 Manville, RI $82,045 Mapleville, RI $81,831 Newport, RI $82,947

Middletown, RI $83,296 North Kingstown, RI $81,807 North Scituate, RI $82,021 Oakland, RI $81,910 Pascoag, RI $81,863 Pawtucket, RI $82,045 Central Falls, RI $82,045 Cumberland, RI $82,045

Lincoln, RI $82,045 Portsmouth, RI $82,615 Prudence Island, RI $81,887 Rockville, RI $83,771 Saunderstown, RI $82,979 Shannock, RI $83,644 Slatersville, RI $81,966 Slocum, RI $82,979

Tiverton, RI $83,454 Wakefield, RI $82,892 Kingston, RI $82,908 Narragansett, RI $82,924 Peace Dale, RI $82,892 Warren, RI $82,021 Warwick, RI $82,045 Westerly, RI $83,795

West Kingston, RI $82,955 West Warwick, RI $82,045 Wood River Junction, RI $83,692 Woonsocket, RI $81,966 North Smithfield, RI $82,021 Wyoming, RI $83,668 Providence, RI $82,045 Cranston, RI $82,045

North Providence, RI $82,045 East Providence, RI $82,045 Riverside, RI $82,045 Rumford, RI $82,045 Smithfield, RI $82,045 Johnston, RI $82,045

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

$73,437

Average $82,654/year

$95,270

$6,120

Average $6,888/month

$7,939

$1,412

Average $1,590/week

$1,832

$35

Average $40/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,270	$7,939	$1,832	$46
Average	$82,654	$6,888	$1,590	$40
25th Percentile	$73,437	$6,120	$1,412	$35

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