How to hire a safety analyst

How to hire a safety analyst, step by step

Here's a step-by-step safety analyst hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a safety analyst job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new safety analyst
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The safety analyst hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A safety analyst's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, safety analysts from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of safety analysts and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Safety Analyst	Description	Hourly rate
   Safety Analyst	Occupational health and safety specialists analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces for adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment... Show more	$15-38
   Public Health Internship	A public health internship provides students with a great learning opportunity to put into practice those educational principles and skills learned in the classroom. They will gain a better understanding and appreciation for the duties and responsibilities of full-time professionals in public health... Show more	$12-26
   Health & Safety Officer	A Health and Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the workplace's safety and security to provide smooth operations and implement safety practices within the premises. They inspect the facilities and equipment's condition and report any failures and defects for immediate resolution... Show more	$17-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • OSHA
   • Risk Management
   • Corrective Action
   • Occupational Safety
   • CFR
   • Data Analysis
   • EHS
   • Safety Data
   • Safety Issues
   • Regulatory Compliance
   • Management System
   • Safety Training
   • Risk Assessments
   • Safety Program

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage site EHS team development to drive safety culture and procedures.
   • Manage and facilitate extensive Safety/Security and HAZMAT training for all personnel.
   • Develop OSHA compliant safety programs and training programs for municipal operations.
   • Attend public meetings (NRC ACNW and EPA).
   • Participate in the submission of the annual report to the FDA and DSMB reports.
   • Collaborate on multiple change control processes on behalf of EHS that require allocation of significant capital.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the safety analyst job description is a good way to get more applicants. A safety analyst salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a safety analyst in Alabama may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level safety analyst. Additionally, a safety analyst with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average safety analyst salary

   $52,060yearly

   $25.03 hourly rate

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   Entry-level safety analyst salary

   $33,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 28, 2025

   Average safety analyst salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Connecticut	$71,143	$34
   2	California	$68,662	$33
   3	District of Columbia	$66,746	$32
   4	Pennsylvania	$66,687	$32
   5	Maryland	$63,030	$30
   6	North Carolina	$62,471	$30
   7	New York	$61,686	$30
   8	Michigan	$61,113	$29
   9	Oregon	$59,412	$29
   10	New Jersey	$58,054	$28
   11	Massachusetts	$57,238	$28
   12	Illinois	$50,976	$25
   13	Utah	$49,628	$24
   14	Ohio	$48,858	$23
   15	Nevada	$46,173	$22
   16	Minnesota	$45,743	$22
   17	Texas	$44,230	$21
   18	Wyoming	$44,042	$21
   19	Colorado	$41,882	$20
   20	Alabama	$40,752	$20

   Average safety analyst salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Credit Karma	$124,858	$60.03
   2	PayPal	$110,078	$52.92
   3	Citi	$108,309	$52.07
   4	Google	$96,369	$46.33	29
   5	Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory	$86,489	$41.58
   6	Argonne National Laboratory	$86,209	$41.45
   7	Pinterest	$85,845	$41.27	2
   8	Los Alamos National Laboratory	$85,499	$41.11	12
   9	BWX Technologies	$83,761	$40.27	7
   10	Amylin Pharmaceuticals	$77,802	$37.40
   11	ARES	$77,685	$37.35	4
   12	eClinicalWorks	$71,802	$34.52
   13	AECOM	$68,474	$32.92	39
   14	VHB	$67,191	$32.30
   15	Cummins	$65,761	$31.62	10
   16	ICU Medical	$59,115	$28.42
   17	Stryker	$58,243	$28.00
   18	Hoffman Construction	$58,193	$27.98	1
   19	Northrop Grumman	$57,592	$27.69	22
   20	Leidos	$57,523	$27.66	28

4. Writing a safety analyst job description

   A good safety analyst job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a safety analyst job description:

   Safety analyst job description example

   Conjunction Assessment and Risk Analysis (CARA) Orbital Safety Analyst (OSA) shall perform routine screening functions as required to support the NASA Conjunction Assessment process. Individual must be qualified to perform orbital analysis and Astrodynamics Support Workstation (ASW) functions. The CARA OSA shall be trained to perform all required procedures as currently required by CARA and the Combined Space Operations Center (CSpOC) located on Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.. The CARA OSA uses tools, scripts, and application programs (APs) in a Linux environment to maintain the special perturbations (SP) high accuracy catalog (HAC) in the CSpOC. The OSA will work closely with CSpOC and 18th Space Control Squadron (18 SPCS) personnel in support of the overall CA process to ensure mission success.
   Tasks include: Represent NASA's interests at the CSpOC Provide routine Conjunction Assessment (CA) screenings to protect NASA missions Perform additional screenings as needed for conjunctions that are considered by NASA to be high risk, and which may require execution of risk mitigation activities. Perform automatic and manual differential correction (DC) of satellite state vectors using observations from sensors in the Space Surveillance Network (SSN) Perform updates to orbital parameters and settings on HAC objects Perform conjunction assessment analysis Verify, maintain, and fulfill approved Orbital Data Requests (ODRs) specific to the NASA process, perform analysis, request increased sensor tasking, document/post results Troubleshoot and report discrepancies as required May be required to communicate directly with CSpOC and/or 18 SPCS personnel using existing or modified procedures. Participate in planning and execution of improvements to operational procedures and other processes used to support customers and to perform required duties. Participate in, or brief, planning and status meetings as required. Subject to training and AF contractor security requirements Other:
   TS/SCI clearance required.
   
   Supports 20X7 operations. Shift work is expected and OT may be required. This support includes weekend and holiday support. Some travel may be required.
   
   Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
   
   For compliance with new Executive Order 14042 regarding Government Contractors, you will be required to provide documentation of Full Coronavirus Vaccination Status to Omitron, and to the designated personnel of the subcontracting, contracting and/or federal officials.
   
   US citizenship required / EEO/AA / E-Verify Participation Required Skills: Routine computer skills to include MS Office. Working knowledge of space surveillance. Excellent oral and written communication skills and effective technical writing ability Analytical problem solving skills Desired Skills: Experience in ASW operations Experience in Linux Experience in orbit error modeling (covariance), conjunction assessment Required Experience/Degree: 2+ Years. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education is desired Job Location: Joint Space Operations Center (JSpOC), Vandenberg AFB, CA Security Clearance Requirements: TS/SCI Company Overview: Omitron is an Aerospace Engineering and Information Technology small business firm headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland with a field office located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Since 1984 Omitron has provided excellence in engineering services and product development to government and industry customers for both civilian and military aerospace programs. Omitron recognizes that outstanding people are the key to our success. Our goal is to select highly qualified and motivated individuals and provide them an environment necessary to stimulate and nurture engineering and business objectives. Omitron offers its employees competitive salaries, a full benefits package, and excellent career growth opportunities. We welcome talented professionals who wish to take advantage of the opportunities we offer.
   
   Omitron is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. We strongly encourage women, persons of color, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply. E-Verify Participation.

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5. Post your job

   To find safety analysts for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any safety analysts they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level safety analysts with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your safety analyst job on Zippia to find and recruit safety analyst candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit safety analysts, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new safety analyst

   Once you've selected the best safety analyst candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new safety analyst. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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