Environmental Safety Technician, EHS Salary in the United States

How much does an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS make in the United States?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS in the United States is $60,477 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $29.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,150
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $53,475 to $70,251
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,100
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Environmental Safety Technician, EHS Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $70,251 $5,854 $1,351 $34
Average $60,477 $5,040 $1,163 $29
25th Percentile $53,475 $4,456 $1,028 $26
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Key Factors That Influence Environmental Safety Technician, EHS Salaries

An Environmental Safety Technician, EHS'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 Safety Technician, EHS Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS'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): $59,454
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $66,061
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $86,915
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $126,877
  • Expert (over 8 years): $144,072
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Environme... Level Environmental Safety Technician, EHS$59,454
Environme... Level Environmental Safety Technician, EHS$66,061
Environme... Level Environmental Safety Technician, EHS$86,915
Environme... Level Environmental Safety Technician, EHS$126,877
Environme... Level Environmental Safety Technician, EHS$144,072
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$66,061 < 2 yrs
$86,915 2-4 yrs
$126,877 5-8 yrs
$144,072 > 8 yrs
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How Do Environmental Safety Technician, EHS 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 Safety Technician, EHS. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $66,960.
  • California: $66,706.
  • Massachusetts: $65,817.

Top Paying Cities for Environmental Safety Technician, EHS

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: $76,279
  • San Francisco: $75,530
  • Oakland: $73,854

What Skills Can Increase an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS'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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Skills Demand Percentage
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 an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS's salary.
  • Presentation: Can increase your salary by up to 15%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Problem Solving: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Presentation
 $69,548
15%
Leadership
 $68,339
13%
Problem Solving
 $65,315
8%
Microsoft Office
 $65,315
8%
Initiative
 $64,710
7%
Planning
 $64,105
6%
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How Education impacts an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS's Salary?

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

Environmental Safety Technician, EHS Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Environmental Safety Technician, EHS
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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Environmental Safety Technician, EHS Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS'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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$53,475
Average $60,477/year
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Average $5,040/month
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Average $1,163/week
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$26
Average $29/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $70,251 $5,854 $1,351 $34
Average $60,477 $5,040 $1,163 $29
25th Percentile $53,475 $4,456 $1,028 $26

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Salary Trends for Environmental Safety Technician, EHS

Salaries for an Environmental Safety Technician, EHS can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,683 in 2023 to around $53,577 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Environmental Safety Technician, EHS salary trends, .

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