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

An EHS Engineer's salary grows with experience: an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator I (0-2 years)earns $73,430, an EHS Engineer (2-4 years)earns $87,864, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $106,029, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $129,664, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $158,380,

What are the highest paying states for an EHS Engineer?

EHS Engineer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for EHS Engineer roles are District of Columbia $96,788, California $96,421, Massachusetts $95,136. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of EHS Engineer roles make?

Salaries for EHS Engineer level roles vary by specialization: EHS Director: $154,790; Director Of Ehs: $154,446; EHS Manager: $119,772; Ehs Lead: $104,766; Senior EHS Engineer: $100,932.

EHS Engineer Salary in Delaware

How much does an EHS Engineer make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an EHS Engineer in Delaware is $88,728 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $102,025
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,983 to $95,688
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $73,931

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EHS Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,688	$7,974	$1,840	$46
Average	$88,728	$7,394	$1,706	$43
25th Percentile	$80,983	$6,749	$1,557	$39

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Key Factors That Influence EHS Engineer Salaries

An EHS Engineer'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 Engineer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an EHS Engineer'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): $73,430
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,864
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $106,029
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $129,664
Expert (over 8 years): $158,380

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$73,430
EHS Engin... Level EHS Engineer	$87,864
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$106,029
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$129,664
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$158,380

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

District of Columbia: $96,788.
California: $96,421.
Massachusetts: $95,136.

District of Columbia $96,788 California $96,421 Massachusetts $95,136 Washington $94,786 New Jersey $94,751 Alaska $94,629 Connecticut $93,423 New York $92,933

Hawaii $91,368 Rhode Island $90,634 Maryland $90,136 Minnesota $89,454 Colorado $89,192 Illinois $89,104 Oregon $88,772 Delaware $88,527

New Hampshire $88,373 Virginia $88,029 Pennsylvania $87,024 Nevada $86,517 North Dakota $86,351 Michigan $86,088 Wisconsin $85,992 Vermont $85,800

Texas $85,267 Maine $85,232 Arizona $85,179 Ohio $85,118 Georgia $84,314 Indiana $83,912 Wyoming $83,833 Utah $83,711

Iowa $83,658 Kansas $83,238 Louisiana $83,116 North Carolina $83,072 Missouri $83,055 Florida $82,714 Montana $82,530 Nebraska $82,356

Kentucky $82,259 South Carolina $81,910 Tennessee $81,691 Idaho $81,604 New Mexico $80,966 Oklahoma $80,826 Alabama $80,310 South Dakota $79,445

Arkansas $78,973 West Virginia $78,719 Mississippi $77,958

Top Paying Cities for EHS Engineers

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: $91,622
Little Creek: $90,774
Magnolia: $91,150

Lincoln, DE $91,622 Little Creek, DE $90,774 Magnolia, DE $91,150 Milford, DE $91,622 Marydel, DE $90,433 Millsboro, DE $91,622 Millville, DE $92,234 Milton, DE $91,622

Nassau, DE $91,622 Ocean View, DE $92,234 Rehoboth Beach, DE $92,234 Seaford, DE $90,660 Selbyville, DE $92,234 Smyrna, DE $90,328 Viola, DE $91,150 Woodside, DE $90,887

Bear, DE $89,664 Newark, DE $89,699 Claymont, DE $89,769 Delaware City, DE $89,699 Hockessin, DE $89,769 Kirkwood, DE $89,699 Middletown, DE $90,144 Montchanin, DE $89,769

New Castle, DE $89,769 Odessa, DE $90,267 Port Penn, DE $89,454 Rockland, DE $89,769 Saint Georges, DE $89,699 Townsend, DE $90,136 Winterthur, DE $89,769 Lewes, DE $91,622

Wilmington, DE $89,769 Dover, DE $90,730 Dover Afb, DE $90,940 Bethany Beach, DE $92,234 Bethel, DE $90,660 Bridgeville, DE $91,622 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,826 Cheswold, DE $90,520

Clayton, DE $90,293 Dagsboro, DE $92,234 Delmar, DE $90,660 Ellendale, DE $91,622 Felton, DE $91,622 Fenwick Island, DE $92,234 Frankford, DE $92,234 Frederica, DE $91,622

Georgetown, DE $91,622 Greenwood, DE $91,622 Harbeson, DE $91,622 Harrington, DE $91,622 Hartly, DE $90,249 Houston, DE $91,622 Kenton, DE $90,293 Laurel, DE $90,660

Yorklyn, DE $89,769

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

Understanding how an EHS Engineer'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

$80,983

Average $88,728/year

$95,688

$6,749

Average $7,394/month

$7,974

$1,557

Average $1,706/week

$1,840

$39

Average $43/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,688	$7,974	$1,840	$46
Average	$88,728	$7,394	$1,706	$43
25th Percentile	$80,983	$6,749	$1,557	$39

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