Safety & Health Manager

Develop and manage workplace safety and health programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities and ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations. Conduct safety audits, investigate incidents, develop safety training programs, and implement corrective actions. Partner with operations, facilities, and HR teams to build a safety culture and manage workers compensation and emergency response programs.

Median salary: $100,000. Projected growth to 2033: 6% (as fast as average) - steady demand in manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $100,000
Entry-level: $65,000 - $82,000
Senior: $148,000+
Growth by 2033: 6% (as fast as average) - steady demand in manufacturing, construction, and healthcare
Demand: Stable
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $20,000 - $45,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

OSHA Compliance & Recordkeeping (29 CFR 1910 / 1926)
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
Safety Training Program Development
Job Hazard Analysis
Emergency Response Planning
Workers Compensation Claims Coordination

Soft skills

Regulatory Knowledge
Attention to Detail
Training Delivery
Analytical Thinking
Stakeholder Engagement

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path