EHS Coordinator

Impact: Preventative

Coordinates and implements environmental, health, and safety programs to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a safe working environment.

What the day looks like

People interaction
Extensive
Team vs solo
Team-oriented
Client facing
Sometimes
Impact visibility
High
Travel
Occasional
Schedule flexibility
Moderate
Remote work
Hybrid
Typical work hours
40
Stress level
Moderate

At a glance

Median salary
$75,000
Entry-level
$55,000
Senior
$100,000
Growth by 2033
8%
Demand
Growing
Freelance potential
Low
Salary growth potential
High
Typical student debt
$30,000 - $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

  • OSHA Regulations
  • Risk Assessment
  • Environmental Management Systems

Soft skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Attention to Detail

Technical complexity: High

How to get there

Minimum education
Bachelor's Degree
Licensing
No
Years to mid-career
5
Years to senior
10
Career switching
Moderate

Where this career leads

How people arrive here

    Where you can go from here

      Typical progression

      1. EHS Specialist
      2. EHS Coordinator
      3. EHS Manager
      4. Director of EHS

      Future outlook

      Automation probability
      Low
      AI disruption risk
      Low
      Demand trend
      Growing

      How people feel about it

      Overall satisfaction
      3.5/10
      Meaning
      4/10
      Work-life balance
      3/10
      Prestige
      6.5/10
      Social perception
      High

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