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Safety and training manager salary

Average safety and training manager salary

$75,721

$36.4 hourly rate

Entry-level safety and training manager salary
$49,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Average Safety and Training Manager Salary

A Safety and Training Manager plays a crucial role in promoting workplace safety standards and developing training programs. As of October 2025, the average salary for this position is approximately $75,721 per year, translating to about $36 per hour. This salary can vary significantly depending on factors such as location, industry, and years of experience.

Salary by State

In states like California and Texas, salaries for safety and training managers tend to be higher, reflecting the demand for skilled professionals in these regions. For instance, in California, the average salary can reach up to $85,000, while in Texas, it may average around $78,000.

Highest Paying Cities

Major metropolitan areas also offer more competitive salaries. Cities such as San Francisco, New York, and Seattle frequently list salaries above the national average, providing ample opportunities for career advancement.

Opportunities in Various Industries

Safety and Training Managers are sought after in sectors like construction, healthcare, and manufacturing. The demand for compliance with safety regulations enhances job stability and growth potential in this field. By staying informed about industry trends and salary benchmarks, professionals can better navigate their career paths and make strategic decisions regarding their future.

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Where can a Safety And Training Manager earn more?

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Average safety and training manager salary by state

The average safety and training manager salary in California, Louisiana, and North Dakota are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average safety and training manager salary states are Florida, South Carolina, and Wisconsin.

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Highest paying states for safety and training managers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Louisiana$91,461$43.97
2Alabama$83,565$40.18
3New Hampshire$88,038$42.33
4California$106,586$51.24
5Ohio$89,440$43.00
6Virginia$84,792$40.77
7District of Columbia$90,278$43.40
8North Dakota$90,026$43.28
9Vermont$88,478$42.54
10Tennessee$77,424$37.22
11Massachusetts$88,953$42.77
12Wyoming$75,861$36.47
13Connecticut$90,020$43.28
14Arkansas$73,170$35.18
15New Mexico$81,193$39.04
16Oregon$88,270$42.44
17Maryland$85,490$41.10
18Michigan$80,748$38.82
19Texas$74,038$35.60
20Minnesota$79,648$38.29
21Colorado$76,801$36.92
22Maine$67,108$32.26
23Nevada$77,771$37.39
24Indiana$68,038$32.71
25Arizona$73,075$35.13
26Kentucky$65,699$31.59
27Idaho$72,603$34.91
28Washington$76,583$36.82
29Pennsylvania$71,054$34.16
30Illinois$70,809$34.04
31Oklahoma$63,610$30.58
32Mississippi$61,682$29.65
33Utah$66,027$31.74
34Iowa$63,716$30.63
35New Jersey$73,318$35.25
36Rhode Island$68,925$33.14
37North Carolina$62,457$30.03
38Delaware$68,326$32.85
39Alaska$67,702$32.55
40Kansas$62,039$29.83
41Hawaii$69,244$33.29
42Montana$62,610$30.10
43Missouri$61,934$29.78
44West Virginia$56,136$26.99
45South Carolina$60,219$28.95
46Wisconsin$59,047$28.39
47Florida$61,071$29.36
48South Dakota$64,137$30.84
49Georgia$56,061$26.95
50New York$67,133$32.28
51Nebraska$58,194$27.98

Highest paying cities for safety and training managers

The highest-paying cities for safety and training managers are Vacaville, CA, Eugene, OR, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Vacaville, CA$122,131$58.72
2Eugene, OR$89,738$43.14
3Boston, MA$88,870$42.73
4Columbus, OH$88,868$42.73
5Sterling, VA$86,546$41.61
6Carson City, NV$84,499$40.62
7Albuquerque, NM$81,721$39.29
8Lansing, MI$80,475$38.69
9Knoxville, TN$79,233$38.09
10Kent, WA$77,189$37.11
11Austin, TX$74,919$36.02
12Phoenix, AZ$73,387$35.28
13Conway, AR$72,894$35.05
14Chicago, IL$71,133$34.20
15State College, PA$70,837$34.06
16Indianapolis, IN$67,658$32.53
17New York, NY$67,197$32.31
18Frankfort, KY$66,228$31.84
19Edmond, OK$63,531$30.54
20Rapid City, SD$62,945$30.26

Safety and training manager salary details

A safety and training manager's salary ranges from $49,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $116,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average safety and training manager salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a safety and training manager's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$116,000$9,667$56
75th Percentile$94,000$7,833$45
Average$75,721$6,310$36
25th Percentile$60,000$5,000$29
10th Percentile$49,000$4,083$24

Highest paying safety and training manager jobs

The highest paying types of safety and training managers are project safety manager, ehs manager, and environmental health and safety director.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Manager, Environmental And Safety$87,111$7,259$41.8832,473
Industrial Hygienist$68,173$5,681$32.7823,048
Environmental Health And Safety Director$92,063$7,672$44.2680,031
EHS Coordinator$61,416$5,118$29.5310,790
Environmental, Safety, & Health Engineer$69,638$5,803$33.4875,881
Safety Supervisor$65,392$5,449$31.4416,481

Top companies hiring safety and training managers now:

  1. Amazon jobs (4)
  2. Fluor Corporation jobs (4)
  3. Waste Management jobs (7)
  4. U.S. Department of State jobs (4)
  5. RQ Construction jobs (4)

Which companies pay safety and training managers the most?

Safety and training manager salaries at Amazon and Conway Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average safety and training manager salary at companies like Moss & Associates and Phillips and Jordan are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Amazon$118,376$56.91
2Conway Medical Center$89,545$43.05
3Moss & Associates$84,019$40.39
4Phillips and Jordan$83,449$40.12
5Aramark$82,122$39.48
6Ross Express$81,292$39.08
7Dollar General$80,561$38.73
8PACCAR$77,636$37.33
9ITW$77,197$37.11
10Qantas Holidays Limited$74,317$35.73
11Teleperformance USA$73,954$35.55
12Atlantic Companies Holding Corporation$73,270$35.23
13Performance Food Group$71,986$34.61
14Hooper$71,551$34.40
15MTM$71,415$34.33
16NANA$70,751$34.01
17VPNE$70,592$33.94
18ABM Industries$70,588$33.94
19Goodwin Recruiting$68,996$33.17
20Transdev Services, Inc.$68,844$33.10

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Safety And Training Manager salary by industry

The average safety and training manager salary varies across industries:

  • The average safety and training manager salary in the construction industry is $81,599, the highest of any industry.
  • The average safety and training manager salary in the finance industry is $80,573.
  • Safety and training managers in the transportation industry earn an average salary of $67,724, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for safety and training managers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Construction$81,599$39.23
2Manufacturing$80,573$38.74
3Energy$79,007$37.98
4Finance$73,201$35.19
5Transportation$67,724$32.56

High paying safety and training manager jobs

Safety and training manager salary trends

The average safety and training manager salary has risen by $15,082 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average safety and training manager earned $60,639 annually, but today, they earn $75,721 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for safety and training managers over the last decade.

Compare safety and training manager salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average safety and training manager salary over time

Compare safety and training manager salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Safety and training manager salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2026$75,700$36.40+3.0%
2025$73,400$35.31+2.5%
2024$71,600$34.43+0.7%
2023$71,100$34.19+2.0%
2022$69,700$33.50+2.4%

Recently added safety and training manager salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Core MarkManager, Safety & TrainingGibsonton, FL06/28/2025$70,000
Kane LogisticsSafety Training ManagerKennesaw, GA06/27/2025$87,000
Kane LogisticsSafety Training ManagerElwood, IL06/27/2025$87,000
PTS AdvanceSafety Programs and Training ManagerRichmond, CA06/22/2025$90,000
Old Dutch Foods GroupSafety and Training ManagerRoseville, MN06/21/2025$85,000
SemiserveSafety Programs and Training ManagerRichmond, CA06/21/2025$90,000
Transdev Services, Inc.Safety & Training ManagerSan Diego, CA06/17/2025$75,000
Mv TransportationSafety and Training ManagerSan Francisco, CA06/14/2025$85,000
MTM, Inc.Manager, Safety & TrainingManteca, CA06/12/2025$72,000
Transdev Services, Inc.Safety and Training ManagerConcord, NC06/10/2025$62,600

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