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 $75,528, an EHS Engineer (2-4 years)earns $90,374, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator III (4-7 years)earns $109,058, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator IV (7+ years)earns $133,368, an Environmental Health & Safety Administrator V (7-10 years)earns $162,905,

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 Rhode Island

How much does an EHS Engineer make in Rhode Island?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an EHS Engineer in Rhode Island is $91,263 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $44.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,940
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $83,297 to $98,422
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $76,043

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EHS Engineer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,422	$8,202	$1,893	$47
Average	$91,263	$7,605	$1,755	$44
25th Percentile	$83,297	$6,941	$1,602	$40

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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.

Levels	Salary
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$75,528
EHS Engin... Level EHS Engineer	$90,374
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$109,058
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$133,368
Environme... Level EHS Engineer	$162,905

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:

Adamsville: $92,120
Albion: $90,590
Ashaway: $92,470

Adamsville, RI $92,120 Albion, RI $90,590 Ashaway, RI $92,470 Barrington, RI $90,590 Block Island, RI $91,989 Bradford, RI $92,409 Bristol, RI $90,503 Carolina, RI $91,657

Charlestown, RI $91,753 Chepachet, RI $90,415 Clayville, RI $90,503 Coventry, RI $90,415 West Greenwich, RI $90,354 East Greenwich, RI $90,477 Exeter, RI $92,409 Fiskeville, RI $90,590

Forestdale, RI $90,503 Foster, RI $90,354 Glendale, RI $90,354 Greene, RI $91,368 Greenville, RI $90,590 Harmony, RI $90,564 Harrisville, RI $90,415 Hope, RI $90,590

Hope Valley, RI $92,470 Hopkinton, RI $92,496 Jamestown, RI $91,569 Kenyon, RI $92,382 Little Compton, RI $92,085 Manville, RI $90,590 Mapleville, RI $90,354 Newport, RI $91,587

Middletown, RI $91,971 North Kingstown, RI $90,328 North Scituate, RI $90,564 Oakland, RI $90,442 Pascoag, RI $90,389 Pawtucket, RI $90,590 Central Falls, RI $90,590 Cumberland, RI $90,590

Lincoln, RI $90,590 Portsmouth, RI $91,220 Prudence Island, RI $90,415 Rockville, RI $92,496 Saunderstown, RI $91,622 Shannock, RI $92,356 Slatersville, RI $90,503 Slocum, RI $91,622

Tiverton, RI $92,146 Wakefield, RI $91,526 Kingston, RI $91,543 Narragansett, RI $91,561 Peace Dale, RI $91,526 Warren, RI $90,564 Warwick, RI $90,590 Westerly, RI $92,522

West Kingston, RI $91,596 West Warwick, RI $90,590 Wood River Junction, RI $92,409 Woonsocket, RI $90,503 North Smithfield, RI $90,564 Wyoming, RI $92,382 Providence, RI $90,590 Cranston, RI $90,590

North Providence, RI $90,590 East Providence, RI $90,590 Riverside, RI $90,590 Rumford, RI $90,590 Smithfield, RI $90,590 Johnston, RI $90,590

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

$83,297

Average $91,263/year

$98,422

$6,941

Average $7,605/month

$8,202

$1,602

Average $1,755/week

$1,893

$40

Average $44/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,422	$8,202	$1,893	$47
Average	$91,263	$7,605	$1,755	$44
25th Percentile	$83,297	$6,941	$1,602	$40

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