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Best states for a safety supervisor
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Alfred Lujan
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Not all states present equal opportunity for employees, and when it comes to safety supervisor jobs, it's no different. We know how hard job search can be, and in order to make your life a little easier, we have the information you need in order to determine where you might want to start your job search. In fact, our research shows that North Dakota is the best state for safety supervisors in America. The best city in America for safety supervisors with the highest pay is Boston, MA.
In order to get you the best states for safety supervisors, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.If you are currently seeking employment as a safety supervisor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for safety supervisors in 2026
1. North Dakota
Total safety supervisor jobs: 38 Average annual salary: $82,264 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $122,000 Location Quotient: 0.99
2. Michigan
Total safety supervisor jobs: 350 Average annual salary: $74,990 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
3. District of Columbia
Total safety supervisor jobs: 75 Average annual salary: $87,878 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $134,000 Location Quotient: 1.08
4. Nevada
Total safety supervisor jobs: 128 Average annual salary: $72,559 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.48
5. New Hampshire
Total safety supervisor jobs: 66 Average annual salary: $80,843 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $117,000 Location Quotient: 0.91
6. Connecticut
Total safety supervisor jobs: 135 Average annual salary: $81,459 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $121,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
7. Massachusetts
Total safety supervisor jobs: 316 Average annual salary: $88,230 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $129,000 Location Quotient: 0.83
8. New Jersey
Total safety supervisor jobs: 351 Average annual salary: $74,429 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
9. Virginia
Total safety supervisor jobs: 410 Average annual salary: $72,994 Lowest 10 percent earn: $47,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.05
10. Indiana
Total safety supervisor jobs: 297 Average annual salary: $66,412 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $101,000 Location Quotient: 1.09
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a safety supervisor
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Detailed list of the best states for a safety supervisor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $82,264 | $55,000 | 755,393 | 38 |
| 2 | Michigan | $74,990 | $49,000 | 9,962,311 | 350 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $87,878 | $57,000 | 693,972 | 75 |
| 4 | Nevada | $72,559 | $46,000 | 2,998,039 | 128 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $80,843 | $55,000 | 1,342,795 | 66 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $81,459 | $54,000 | 3,588,184 | 135 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $88,230 | $60,000 | 6,859,819 | 316 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $74,429 | $49,000 | 9,005,644 | 351 |
| 9 | Virginia | $72,994 | $47,000 | 8,470,020 | 410 |
| 10 | Indiana | $66,412 | $43,000 | 6,666,818 | 297 |
| 11 | Oregon | $74,111 | $49,000 | 4,142,776 | 165 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $70,282 | $46,000 | 12,805,537 | 480 |
| 13 | Ohio | $68,001 | $44,000 | 11,658,609 | 450 |
| 14 | Vermont | $81,564 | $56,000 | 623,657 | 19 |
| 15 | New York | $70,961 | $47,000 | 19,849,399 | 574 |
| 16 | Utah | $74,635 | $49,000 | 3,101,833 | 99 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $72,750 | $47,000 | 1,815,857 | 47 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $61,221 | $39,000 | 4,454,189 | 185 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $60,062 | $38,000 | 6,715,984 | 278 |
| 20 | Washington | $70,185 | $47,000 | 7,405,743 | 252 |
| 21 | Maine | $61,958 | $43,000 | 1,335,907 | 58 |
| 22 | Texas | $61,745 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 826 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $61,010 | $38,000 | 5,024,369 | 183 |
| 24 | California | $62,216 | $39,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,294 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $61,977 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 68 |
| 26 | Alaska | $61,756 | $50,000 | 739,795 | 33 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $64,099 | $42,000 | 579,315 | 13 |
| 28 | Alabama | $54,624 | $34,000 | 4,874,747 | 210 |
| 29 | Illinois | $62,185 | $41,000 | 12,802,023 | 411 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $62,649 | $42,000 | 1,059,639 | 39 |
| 31 | Iowa | $54,238 | $35,000 | 3,145,711 | 183 |
| 32 | Idaho | $60,740 | $40,000 | 1,716,943 | 55 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $53,393 | $33,000 | 10,273,419 | 561 |
| 34 | Colorado | $59,407 | $39,000 | 5,607,154 | 214 |
| 35 | Delaware | $60,984 | $39,000 | 961,939 | 35 |
| 36 | Maryland | $58,872 | $38,000 | 6,052,177 | 232 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $46,612 | $35,000 | 1,427,538 | 49 |
| 38 | Florida | $47,237 | $28,000 | 20,984,400 | 729 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $56,770 | $37,000 | 869,666 | 24 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $55,266 | $36,000 | 3,004,279 | 80 |
| 41 | Missouri | $49,366 | $32,000 | 6,113,532 | 261 |
| 42 | Georgia | $45,657 | $28,000 | 10,429,379 | 466 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $56,629 | $37,000 | 5,576,606 | 180 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $53,195 | $35,000 | 5,795,483 | 173 |
| 45 | Montana | $55,020 | $36,000 | 1,050,493 | 32 |
| 46 | Kansas | $48,434 | $32,000 | 2,913,123 | 99 |
| 47 | Arizona | $45,362 | $29,000 | 7,016,270 | 227 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $48,699 | $32,000 | 1,920,076 | 69 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $48,053 | $31,000 | 3,930,864 | 99 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,492 | $25,000 | 2,984,100 | 85 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $42,251 | $26,000 | 4,684,333 | 122 |
Highest paying states for safety supervisors
| Rank | State | Avg. Safety Supervisor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $82,264 |
| 2 | Michigan | $74,990 |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $87,878 |
| 4 | Nevada | $72,559 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $80,843 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $81,459 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $88,230 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $74,429 |
| 9 | Virginia | $72,994 |
| 10 | Indiana | $66,412 |
| 11 | Oregon | $74,111 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $70,282 |
| 13 | Ohio | $68,001 |
| 14 | Vermont | $81,564 |
| 15 | New York | $70,961 |
| 16 | Utah | $74,635 |
| 17 | West Virginia | $72,750 |
| 18 | Kentucky | $61,221 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $60,062 |
| 20 | Washington | $70,185 |
| 21 | Maine | $61,958 |
| 22 | Texas | $61,745 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $61,010 |
| 24 | California | $62,216 |
| 25 | New Mexico | $61,977 |
| 26 | Alaska | $61,756 |
| 27 | Wyoming | $64,099 |
| 28 | Alabama | $54,624 |
| 29 | Illinois | $62,185 |
| 30 | Rhode Island | $62,649 |
| 31 | Iowa | $54,238 |
| 32 | Idaho | $60,740 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $53,393 |
| 34 | Colorado | $59,407 |
| 35 | Delaware | $60,984 |
| 36 | Maryland | $58,872 |
| 37 | Hawaii | $46,612 |
| 38 | Florida | $47,237 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $56,770 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $55,266 |
| 41 | Missouri | $49,366 |
| 42 | Georgia | $45,657 |
| 43 | Minnesota | $56,629 |
| 44 | Wisconsin | $53,195 |
| 45 | Montana | $55,020 |
| 46 | Kansas | $48,434 |
| 47 | Arizona | $45,362 |
| 48 | Nebraska | $48,699 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $48,053 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $39,492 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $42,251 |
Expert opinions on the best states for safety supervisors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for safety supervisors to find work opportunities?
Alfred Lujan
Assistant Professor, NMSU/Dona Ana Community College
No, most municipalities and counties in the US have fire departments, and personnel is frequently hired due to regular attrition. Pay varies, however, depending on the area.
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Updated January 8, 2025