Florida’s safety and EHS managers report an estimated median of about $88,000 a year, reflecting a large, fast-growing but relatively lower-cost labor market.
An estimated median of $88,000 a year applies to safety and EHS managers in Florida, with a typical range of $68,640 to $118,800 depending on industry, employer size, certification and experience. That figure is anchored on the BLS OES national median for occupational health & safety specialists (SOC 19-5011) — $83,910 in the May 2024 release — scaled to Florida’s wage level. Florida’s safety-manager demand is broad rather than concentrated in one sector: rapid population growth keeps construction hiring strong statewide, tourism and hospitality employ a large share of the workforce, the Space Coast around Cape Canaveral has become a major aerospace hub (Kennedy Space Center, SpaceX, Blue Origin, ULA), and the state’s ports and logistics networks add further demand. Florida’s cost of living varies a lot by metro — South Florida runs well above the state average, while many inland and Panhandle areas sit close to or below the national median.
Florida has not adopted its own OSHA State Plan, so workplace safety is enforced directly by federal OSHA. Employers and safety managers in the state work against the standard federal 29 CFR 1910/1926 rules, and can request a no-cost compliance-assistance visit through the OSHA On-Site Consultation Program.
Miami leads on logistics, ports and hospitality-driven demand; Tampa contributes healthcare, construction and a growing corporate base; Orlando’s tourism and hospitality sector, alongside a meaningful aerospace and defense presence, rounds out the state’s largest safety-manager markets.
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How much does a safety manager make in Florida?
Florida safety and EHS managers earn an estimated median of about $88,000 a year, with a typical range of $68,640 to $118,800 depending on industry, employer size, certifications and experience. The figure is an estimate anchored on BLS OES data.
Does Florida have its own OSHA program?
No. Florida has not adopted an OSHA-approved State Plan, so workplace safety is enforced directly by federal OSHA.
What industries drive safety-manager demand in Florida?
Florida’s demand is broad rather than concentrated in one sector: rapid population growth keeps construction hiring strong statewide, tourism and hospitality employ a large share of the workforce, the Space Coast around Cape Canaveral has become a major aerospace hub, and the state’s ports and logistics networks add further demand.
Does cost of living vary within Florida?
Yes. South Florida runs well above the state average, while many inland and Panhandle areas sit close to or below the national median, so the right comparison depends on the specific metro.
Salary figures are estimates derived from BLS national OES data scaled to state wage levels — not a guarantee or an offer. Verify current local data with BLS and employers. ← All states · Home