How Much Does a Construction Safety Manager Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$90,150
Construction safety managers in the U.S. earn a median of $90,150 a year, or $43.34 an hour. Half of construction safety managers earn more than $90,150 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $134,950.
Pay percentiles for construction safety managers
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26.44 | $55,000 |
| 25th | $33.44 | $69,560 |
| 50th (median) | $43.34 | $90,150 |
| 75th | $53.70 | $111,690 |
| 90th | $64.88 | $134,950 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (SOC 19-5011). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for construction safety managers
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $111,530 | $53.62 | +24% |
| Massachusetts | $103,970 | $49.99 | +15% |
| Washington | $102,920 | $49.48 | +14% |
| California | $102,840 | $49.44 | +14% |
| Rhode Island | $101,740 | $48.91 | +13% |
| Colorado | $101,400 | $48.75 | +12% |
| New Hampshire | $101,260 | $48.68 | +12% |
| Alaska | $99,270 | $47.73 | +10% |
| Illinois | $98,270 | $47.25 | +9% |
| Maine | $97,640 | $46.94 | +8% |
| United States | $90,150 | $43.34 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many construction safety managers are there?
BLS counts about 140,610 construction safety managers employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”. The most jobs are in Texas (17,920), California (16,230) and New York (6,840).
The mean (average) annual wage is $93,860, higher than the median of $90,150.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $7,513
- Biweekly
- $3,467
- Weekly
- $1,734
- Daily (8 hours)
- $347
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do construction safety managers make an hour?
The median hourly wage for construction safety managers is $43.34. The middle 50% earn between $33.44 and $53.70 an hour.
Which state pays construction safety managers the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median wage for construction safety managers at $111,530, +24% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for construction safety managers?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of construction safety managers earn less than $55,000 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.