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Job outlook for hse managers in the United States
Hse manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected hse manager job growth rate is 8% from 2018-2028.
About 36,400 new jobs for hse managers are projected over the next decade.
Hse manager salaries have increased 9% for hse managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 4,250 hse managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 22,562 active hse manager job openings in the US.
The average hse manager salary is $85,844.
Are hse manager jobs in demand?
Hse manager job and salary trends over time
Hse manager jobs over time
Hse manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,250 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 4,315 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4,521 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 4,396 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 4,240 | 0.00% |
Average hse manager salary over time
Hse manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $85,844 | $41.27 | +2.0% |
| 2025 | $84,148 | $40.46 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $82,478 | $39.65 | +2.2% |
| 2023 | $80,711 | $38.80 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $78,883 | $37.92 | +2.2% |
Hse manager jobs by state
Most common states for hse managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 81 | 12% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 57 | 8% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 58 | 6% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 418 | 5% |
| 5 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 295 | 5% |
| 6 | Alaska | 739,795 | 34 | 5% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 215 | 4% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 160 | 4% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 39 | 4% |
| 10 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 32 | 4% |
| 11 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 25 | 4% |
| 12 | Vermont | 623,657 | 23 | 4% |
| 13 | California | 39,536,653 | 1,035 | 3% |
| 14 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 313 | 3% |
| 15 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 252 | 3% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 157 | 3% |
| 17 | Nevada | 2,998,039 | 75 | 3% |
| 18 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 68 | 3% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 57 | 3% |
| 20 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 39 | 3% |
Most common cities for hse managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melrose Park | 1 | 4% | $81,993 |
| 2 | Newark | 1 | 3% | $80,301 |
| 3 | Kirkland | 2 | 2% | $96,044 |
| 4 | Des Plaines | 1 | 2% | $82,058 |
| 5 | East Hartford | 1 | 2% | $86,711 |
| 6 | Pocatello | 1 | 2% | $105,046 |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | 1 | 1% | $85,591 |
| 8 | Mountain View | 1 | 1% | $131,429 |
| 9 | Santa Clara | 1 | 1% | $131,255 |
| 10 | Torrance | 1 | 1% | $114,182 |
| 11 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $70,538 |
| 12 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $75,526 |
| 13 | Oakland | 1 | 0% | $131,849 |
| 14 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $130,991 |
HSE Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of hse manager experts
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University of Central Missouri
Kennesaw State University
San Jose State University
NIOSH
Dr. John Cabage
Chair, Associate ProfessorSouthern Illinois University Edwardsville
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
What HSE Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. John Cabage: The Construction Industry is robust and vital for the health of our nation. The industry is growing and will continue to grow in the future. Projects are becoming larger and more complex requiring teamwork and collaboration from partners of all walks both internal and external to the construction community.
Neil Opfer
Assoc. Professor - UNLV Civil & Environmental Engineering & Construction DepartmentWhat HSE Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Neil Opfer: First off, know what competitive salaries are in your area of the country for the type of job you want as you never have to recover from a good start. Some companies, for instance, will offer salaries that are simply not competitive. As an example, a few years ago, we had one CM graduate starting at $70K per year at one firm (heavy-highway contractor) whereas another grad had been offered $42K per year for a commercial flooring contractor. That $42K was simply not competitive with the market whether that employer offering that salary knew it or not. Also, compare offers versus area living costs. Use cost-of-living calculators such as at bankrate.com If you, using this bankrate.com tool, were offered one job in Las Vegas NV at $80,000 per year versus another job opportunity in Los Angeles CA, you would need $122,000 per year as a comparable salary. Remember to measure yourself as to earning that salary on a regular basis. Don't take jobs where a bonus is promised to make up for a bad salary. Example here is taking a Superintendent Job where your Job ended up profitable but other jobs run by others overall didn't so taking that lower salary and not getting that bonus didn't work out so well. Again, benchmark yourself against what others in the industry in that same area are actually getting paid. If you truly feel you deserve a raise where you're at but can't get it you may need to change jobs to get to a higher salary scale. But that firm offering above-market salaries may be doing so because of internal problems (bad bosses, poor working conditions, insane hours, insane understaffing, etc.) so look before you leap. It's a given that to be successful as a working professional in construction, one cannot just work a 40-hour week. But you shouldn't be working 7-10s or more on a regular basis either. Again, through networking you perhaps can find out who are the 'bad employers.'
Wesley Tinker
Assistant Professor of SafetyUniversity of Central Missouri
Safety Sciences
What HSE Manager skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Wesley Tinker: - In today's marketplace, the need for Safety Professionals is at an all-time high. With the ever-evolving methods and equipment across all industries, safety-related positions are being instituted to keep up with the introduction of the risks associated with the evolvement. Safety professionals impact the four quadrants of risk management involving finances, strategy, operations, and of course hazards. In previous years, the persona of duties associated with the Safety professional only impacted the hazards element but nowadays we can see how impactful they are on all four of those quadrants. With this level of involvement in the organization, the justification for a higher salary is made. Safety Professionals typically enter the field because they want to prevent people from becoming injured and/or ill but also the volume of positions along with the higher payscale than most 'fresh out of college' professions, allows for more opportunities.
Irish Horsey Ph.D.
Interim Chair of the Department of Construction Management and Assistant ProfessorKennesaw State University
Department of Construction Management
What soft skills should all HSE Managers possess?
Irish Horsey Ph.D.: Leadership and communication are among the most essential skills of a construction manager. Construction managers are responsible for ensuring that projects are built safely on schedule, within budget, and to the quality outlined in the drawings and specifications. To fulfill these responsibilities, construction managers must lead multiple teams, including primary, secondary, and third party players, on a construction project through effective oral and written communications.
Christine Foster
Adjunct ProfessorSan Jose State University
Industrial Systems and Engineering Department
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for HSE Managers to find work opportunities?
Christine Foster: For geographic areas that will be best for jobs, I would say the jobs will follow the industry trends I mentioned above. Areas with a concentration of biopharma, including the Bay Area, New Jersey, Boston, North Carolina, and Seattle will likely continue to see high demand for safety professionals.
For those entering the field, consulting firms are a great place to begin a career, with many opportunities for new graduates and an ability to learn the field in a variety of industry applications.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on HSE Managers?
Dr. John Howard: Recent graduates beginning a career in occupational safety and health will find the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the critical role of workplace safety and the health and occupational safety and health practitioners - not just in health care but in industries nationwide. Workers are the backbone of our nation that keep us moving ahead, even in the face of unprecedented threats, such as the one we face today. The importance of taking proactive steps to ensure they have the safety equipment and the training they need to perform work safely and remain healthy is clearer than ever.