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Safety Attendant salary
Average safety attendant salary
$15.22
How much does a safety attendant make?
The average safety attendant salary in the United States is $31,650. Safety attendant salaries typically range between $25,000 and $39,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for safety attendants is $15.22 per hour.
Safety attendant salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Safety attendants earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Safety Attendant earn more?
Average safety attendant salary by state
Highest paying states for safety attendants
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $44,486 | $21.39 |
| 2 | Vermont | $35,414 | $17.03 |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | $37,557 | $18.06 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $36,342 | $17.47 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $37,585 | $18.07 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $35,972 | $17.29 |
| 7 | Maine | $35,739 | $17.18 |
| 8 | Oregon | $33,883 | $16.29 |
| 9 | Nevada | $30,745 | $14.78 |
| 10 | Mississippi | $32,384 | $15.57 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $34,885 | $16.77 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $34,747 | $16.71 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $30,322 | $14.58 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $34,937 | $16.80 |
| 15 | West Virginia | $33,559 | $16.13 |
| 16 | Delaware | $34,075 | $16.38 |
| 17 | Montana | $29,955 | $14.40 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $30,771 | $14.79 |
| 19 | Maryland | $32,970 | $15.85 |
| 20 | South Dakota | $33,124 | $15.93 |
| 21 | Idaho | $31,765 | $15.27 |
| 22 | Colorado | $30,769 | $14.79 |
| 23 | Washington | $33,876 | $16.29 |
| 24 | District of Columbia | $36,108 | $17.36 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $29,616 | $14.24 |
| 26 | Georgia | $29,081 | $13.98 |
| 27 | Michigan | $27,746 | $13.34 |
| 28 | New York | $32,484 | $15.62 |
| 29 | Ohio | $28,377 | $13.64 |
| 30 | Wisconsin | $29,957 | $14.40 |
| 31 | Texas | $27,950 | $13.44 |
| 32 | California | $32,450 | $15.60 |
| 33 | Iowa | $27,689 | $13.31 |
| 34 | Arizona | $26,852 | $12.91 |
| 35 | Illinois | $30,107 | $14.47 |
| 36 | Hawaii | $28,507 | $13.71 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $29,099 | $13.99 |
| 38 | Kansas | $27,198 | $13.08 |
| 39 | Alabama | $26,388 | $12.69 |
| 40 | Missouri | $27,050 | $13.00 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $28,154 | $13.54 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $26,231 | $12.61 |
| 43 | Utah | $26,299 | $12.64 |
| 44 | Arkansas | $26,637 | $12.81 |
| 45 | Virginia | $27,346 | $13.15 |
| 46 | Florida | $23,855 | $11.47 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $23,985 | $11.53 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $27,171 | $13.06 |
| 49 | South Carolina | $25,729 | $12.37 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $26,233 | $12.61 |
| 51 | Indiana | $25,400 | $12.21 |
Highest paying cities for safety attendants
The highest-paying cities for safety attendants are Manchester, NH, Hackensack, NJ, and Tualatin, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manchester, NH | $37,579 | $18.07 |
| 2 | Hackensack, NJ | $36,566 | $17.58 |
| 3 | Tualatin, OR | $33,893 | $16.29 |
| 4 | Saratoga Springs, NY | $33,234 | $15.98 |
| 5 | Nampa, ID | $31,909 | $15.34 |
| 6 | Thornton, CO | $30,806 | $14.81 |
| 7 | Las Vegas, NV | $30,584 | $14.70 |
| 8 | Fond du Lac, WI | $30,316 | $14.57 |
| 9 | Wilson, NC | $30,072 | $14.46 |
| 10 | Billings, MT | $29,536 | $14.20 |
| 11 | Mason City, IA | $28,328 | $13.62 |
| 12 | San Antonio, TX | $28,062 | $13.49 |
| 13 | Shelby, MI | $27,986 | $13.45 |
| 14 | Manassas, VA | $27,974 | $13.45 |
| 15 | Independence, MO | $27,123 | $13.04 |
| 16 | Phoenix, AZ | $26,926 | $12.95 |
Safety Attendant salary details
A safety attendant's salary ranges from $25,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $39,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a safety attendant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $39,000 | $3,250 | $19 |
| 75th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| Average | $31,650 | $2,638 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
Highest paying safety attendant jobs
The highest paying types of safety attendants are safety relief valve technician, safety inspector, and safety officer.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety Inspector | $48,765 | $4,064 | $23.44 | 30,193 |
| Safety Officer | $46,336 | $3,861 | $22.28 | 68,487 |
| Safety Technician | $38,709 | $3,226 | $18.61 | 38,218 |
Top companies hiring safety attendants now:
Which companies pay safety attendants the most?
Safety attendant salaries at Lynden Door and Tufts Medical Center are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average safety attendant salary at companies like University of Rochester and University Healthcare Alliance are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lynden Door | $35,896 | $17.26 |
| 2 | Tufts Medical Center | $34,100 | $16.39 |
| 3 | University of Rochester | $33,592 | $16.15 |
| 4 | University Healthcare Alliance | $32,765 | $15.75 |
| 5 | Hackensack Meridian Health | $32,648 | $15.70 |
| 6 | Children's National Medical Center | $32,301 | $15.53 |
| 7 | Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado | $32,146 | $15.45 |
| 8 | UVA Culpeper Hospital | $32,137 | $15.45 |
| 9 | Sheltering Arms | $31,789 | $15.28 |
| 10 | Allina Health | $31,769 | $15.27 |
| 11 | Legacy Health | $31,677 | $15.23 |
| 12 | Healthnotes LLC | $31,478 | $15.13 |
| 13 | Dean Health Plan | $31,459 | $15.12 |
| 14 | ExeterHospital | $31,426 | $15.11 |
| 15 | Asante | $31,403 | $15.10 |
| 16 | Trinity Health | $31,293 | $15.04 |
| 17 | SEARHC | $31,194 | $15.00 |
| 18 | Novant Health | $31,120 | $14.96 |
| 19 | Saint Francis Healthcare System | $31,089 | $14.95 |
| 20 | Elliot Hospital | $31,077 | $14.94 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Safety Attendant salary by industry
The average safety attendant salary varies across industries:
- The average safety attendant salary in the construction industry is $32,126, the highest of any industry.
- The average safety attendant salary in the finance industry is $32,067.
- Safety attendants in the health care industry earn an average salary of $31,256, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for safety attendants
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Construction | $32,126 | $15.45 |
| 2 | Energy | $32,067 | $15.42 |
| 3 | Professional | $31,464 | $15.13 |
| 4 | Health Care | $31,256 | $15.03 |
High Paying Safety Attendant Jobs
Safety Attendant salary trends
The average safety attendant salary has fallen by $-3,125 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average safety attendant earned $34,775 annually, but today, they earn $31,650 a year. That works out to a -15% change in pay for safety attendants over the last decade.
Compare safety attendant salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average safety attendant salary over time
Compare safety attendant salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
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Safety Attendant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,700 | $15.22 | +3.5% |
| 2024 | $30,600 | $14.69 | -25.4% |
| 2023 | $38,300 | $18.42 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $37,700 | $18.11 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $37,200 | $17.89 | +1.0% |
Recently added safety attendant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Health Services, LLC | Overnight Safety Attendant (Substance Abuse Treatment Center) | Asheville, NC | 12/17/2024 | $35,479 |
| Valleywise Health | Patient Safety Attendant | Roosevelt, NY | 12/16/2024 | $33,392 |
| Mayo Clinic Healthcare LLP | Patient Safety Attendant-Medical Surgical-Wishart 2-PSA | Eau Claire, WI | 12/15/2024 | $33,246 |
| Oakland County, Michigan Government | Building Safety Attendant | Waterford, MI | 12/13/2024 | $35,096 |
| Dignity Health | Patient Safety Attendant | Oxnard, CA | 12/11/2024 | $48,001 |
| The Wesley Community | Building Safety Attendant | Saratoga Springs, NY | 12/11/2024 | $38,610 |
| Montefiore Nyack | Patient Safety Attendant: Night | Nyack, NY | 12/11/2024 | $41,406 |
| Vail Resorts | Mountain Safety Attendant | Park City, UT | 12/10/2024 | $41,740 |
| Breckenridge, Co | Mountain Safety Attendant | Breckenridge, CO | 11/29/2024 | $41,740 |
| Legacy Health System | Patient Safety Attendant | Portland, OR | 11/23/2024 | $35,062 |
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