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The average salary for a Manager, Environmental and Safety is currently $87,111 annually. This figure varies based on multiple factors, including geographic location, industry sector, and years of experience. Managers in this field play a vital role in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, which directly impacts their compensation.
The highest salaries for this role are often found in sectors that prioritize safety and environmental sustainability. Industries such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare are known to offer competitive pay. For instance, California and New York are among the highest-paying states for environmental safety managers, with salaries often exceeding $100,000.
Over the past several years, the demand for environmental safety managers has increased, leading to a steady rise in salaries. This trend reflects a growing emphasis on corporate responsibility and compliance. Aspiring managers can enhance their earning potential by obtaining relevant certifications and gaining experience in specialized industries.
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The highest-paying states for managers, environmental and safety are Louisiana, California, and Alabama. The lowest average manager, environmental and safety salary states are Montana, Iowa, and Georgia.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $96,482 | $46.39 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $96,089 | $46.20 |
| 3 | California | $103,683 | $49.85 |
| 4 | Alabama | $99,711 | $47.94 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $97,785 | $47.01 |
| 6 | Ohio | $96,256 | $46.28 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $92,786 | $44.61 |
| 8 | Louisiana | $112,793 | $54.23 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $94,036 | $45.21 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $98,216 | $47.22 |
| 11 | Virginia | $93,568 | $44.98 |
| 12 | Vermont | $93,215 | $44.81 |
| 13 | Tennessee | $89,206 | $42.89 |
| 14 | Michigan | $85,584 | $41.15 |
| 15 | Oregon | $91,979 | $44.22 |
| 16 | Texas | $91,049 | $43.77 |
| 17 | Nevada | $84,937 | $40.84 |
| 18 | Arkansas | $85,958 | $41.33 |
| 19 | Washington | $82,146 | $39.49 |
| 20 | Pennsylvania | $79,928 | $38.43 |
| 21 | Maryland | $92,789 | $44.61 |
| 22 | Arizona | $87,130 | $41.89 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $83,379 | $40.09 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $85,039 | $40.88 |
| 25 | New Jersey | $78,781 | $37.88 |
| 26 | Rhode Island | $73,125 | $35.16 |
| 27 | Idaho | $78,265 | $37.63 |
| 28 | Colorado | $84,842 | $40.79 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $72,909 | $35.05 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $77,649 | $37.33 |
| 31 | Florida | $74,034 | $35.59 |
| 32 | North Carolina | $70,528 | $33.91 |
| 33 | Maine | $70,551 | $33.92 |
| 34 | Indiana | $73,510 | $35.34 |
| 35 | Alaska | $69,621 | $33.47 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $75,152 | $36.13 |
| 37 | Mississippi | $74,491 | $35.81 |
| 38 | Iowa | $67,814 | $32.60 |
| 39 | New York | $71,849 | $34.54 |
| 40 | Illinois | $75,408 | $36.25 |
| 41 | Missouri | $68,900 | $33.13 |
| 42 | Utah | $72,752 | $34.98 |
| 43 | Delaware | $73,806 | $35.48 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $70,274 | $33.79 |
| 45 | Kansas | $69,701 | $33.51 |
| 46 | Wisconsin | $62,714 | $30.15 |
| 47 | Montana | $68,480 | $32.92 |
| 48 | Georgia | $66,007 | $31.73 |
| 49 | South Dakota | $68,600 | $32.98 |
| 50 | West Virginia | $61,240 | $29.44 |
| 51 | Nebraska | $63,128 | $30.35 |
The highest-paying cities for managers, environmental and safety are Menlo Park, CA, Washington, DC, and Springfield, MA.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menlo Park, CA | $113,507 | $54.57 |
| 2 | Washington, DC | $98,245 | $47.23 |
| 3 | Springfield, MA | $94,673 | $45.52 |
| 4 | Springfield, VA | $94,141 | $45.26 |
| 5 | Severn, MD | $92,810 | $44.62 |
| 6 | College Station, TX | $91,368 | $43.93 |
| 7 | Knoxville, TN | $90,512 | $43.52 |
| 8 | Bentonville, AR | $85,962 | $41.33 |
| 9 | Saint Paul, MN | $85,144 | $40.93 |
| 10 | Las Vegas, NV | $84,236 | $40.50 |
| 11 | Bethlehem, PA | $80,187 | $38.55 |
| 12 | New Brunswick, NJ | $78,801 | $37.89 |
| 13 | Twin Falls, ID | $78,165 | $37.58 |
| 14 | Broken Arrow, OK | $74,718 | $35.92 |
| 15 | Indianapolis, IN | $73,373 | $35.28 |
| 16 | New York, NY | $72,083 | $34.66 |
| 17 | Spartanburg, SC | $70,709 | $33.99 |
| 18 | LaGrange, GA | $65,809 | $31.64 |
A manager, environmental and safety's salary ranges from $63,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $118,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $118,000 | $9,833 | $57 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,000 | $8,500 | $49 |
| Average | $87,111 | $7,259 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| 10th Percentile | $63,000 | $5,250 | $30 |
The highest paying types of managers, environmental and safety are project safety manager, ehs manager, and site safety manager.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EHS Coordinator | $61,416 | $5,118 | $29.53 | 10,790 |
| Safety And Training Manager | $75,721 | $6,310 | $36.40 | 43,056 |
| Safety Coordinator | $61,604 | $5,134 | $29.62 | 22,112 |
| Safety Supervisor | $65,392 | $5,449 | $31.44 | 16,481 |
| Safety Consultant | $72,011 | $6,001 | $34.62 | 20,066 |
| Safety Engineer | $74,228 | $6,186 | $35.69 | 16,617 |
Top companies hiring managers, environmental and safety now:
Manager, environmental and safety salaries at Meta and Google are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average manager, environmental and safety salary at companies like Intuit and Bristol-Myers Squibb are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Meta | $153,413 | $73.76 |
| 2 | $143,089 | $68.79 | |
| 3 | Intuit | $107,892 | $51.87 |
| 4 | Bristol-Myers Squibb | $106,380 | $51.14 |
| 5 | Sony Pictures | $106,235 | $51.07 |
| 6 | Walmart | $105,265 | $50.61 |
| 7 | Synopsys | $100,283 | $48.21 |
| 8 | Kyocera Mobile | $99,710 | $47.94 |
| 9 | Seagen | $97,145 | $46.70 |
| 10 | Gilead Sciences | $95,369 | $45.85 |
| 11 | Valent BioSciences | $93,800 | $45.10 |
| 12 | Valent U.S.A | $93,645 | $45.02 |
| 13 | Estée Lauder | $92,993 | $44.71 |
| 14 | Oshkosh | $92,747 | $44.59 |
| 15 | Sysco | $91,743 | $44.11 |
| 16 | Avantor | $91,557 | $44.02 |
| 17 | Smithfield Foods | $90,212 | $43.37 |
| 18 | Tesla | $89,696 | $43.12 |
| 19 | The AES | $88,686 | $42.64 |
| 20 | Baptist Health Home Care | $87,620 | $42.13 |
The average manager, environmental and safety salary has risen by $17,350 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average manager, environmental and safety earned $69,761 annually, but today, they earn $87,111 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for managers, environmental and safety over the last decade.
Compare manager, environmental and safety salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare manager, environmental and safety salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $87,100 | $41.88 | +3.0% |
| 2025 | $84,500 | $40.62 | +2.5% |
| 2024 | $82,400 | $39.61 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $81,800 | $39.33 | +2.0% |
| 2022 | $80,200 | $38.54 | +2.4% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.H. Guenther & Son | Manager, Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) | Dallas, TX | 06/30/2025 | $80,739 |
| C.H. Guenther & Son | Regional Manager, Environmental, Health and Safety | Saint Paul, MN | 06/30/2025 | $91,093 |
| KBR | Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Manager | McLean, VA | 06/26/2025 | $86,200 |
| Cardinal Health | Manager, Environmental Health & Safety | Norfolk, NE | 06/19/2025 | $103,500 |
| Abbott | Manager Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) | Altavista, VA | 06/17/2025 | $111,300 |
| Curia | Manager, Environmental Health & Safety | Camarillo, CA | 06/16/2025 | $105,000 |
| Walgreens | Manager, Supply Chain: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) | Jupiter, FL | 06/13/2025 | $102,800 |
| Teambradley, Inc. | Manufacturing EHS Manager/Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist | Milwaukee, WI | 06/12/2025 | $85,000 |
| KBR | Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Manager | Chevy Chase, MD | 06/11/2025 | $86,200 |
| Spacex | Manager, Environmental Health & Safety | Hawthorne, CA | 06/11/2025 | $150,000 |
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