Safety Manager Jobs in California

Safety Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, with consistent demand across construction, manufacturing, logistics, and tech, at every level from entry-level safety coordinator through senior environmental health and safety director. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where employers such as Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, and Amazon operate large facilities with dedicated safety teams. Construction site safety, process safety management, and CalOSHA compliance are the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles304+
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Cities hiring121
Work type59% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Safety Manager (Travel)
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Safety Manager (Travel)
Bergelectric
Escondido, California
Customer Success
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $140k/yr
1,001-5,000

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Environmental Health & Safety Manager
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Environmental Health & Safety Manager
Karman Space & Defense
Huntington Beach, California
Data Engineering
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$115k - $145k/yr
Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering
1,001-5,000

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Field Safety Manager (Alameda, CA)
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Field Safety Manager (Alameda, CA)
CORE Safety Group
Alameda, California
Logistics & Fleet Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor of Science
51-200

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Safety Manager
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Safety Manager
Pratt Industries
Stockton, California
Procurement & Supply Chain
Project Management
Supply Chain
Experience equivalent to degree accepted
5,001-10,000

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Health & Safety Manager
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Health & Safety Manager
Clean Harbors
Stockton, California
Corporate Training
Learning & Development
Project Management
$62k - $192k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Safety Manager Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Diego
17 jobs
Sacramento
9 jobs
Cupertino
8 jobs
Anaheim
5 jobs
San Bruno
5 jobs
Santa Clara
5 jobs

Safety Manager Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok16
  • Apple9
  • MV Transportation8
  • UniFirst6
  • OpenAI5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Artificial Intelligence

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across California.

  • Current Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized under California hiring standards
  • Demonstrated knowledge of CalOSHA Title 8 regulations and compliance requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field
  • Experience conducting workplace hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations
  • Ability to develop and deliver safety training programs for diverse workforces
  • Proficiency with OSHA recordkeeping, injury reporting, and workers' compensation coordination

Safety Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a safety manager in California?

Most safety manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, combined with field experience in a safety coordinator or specialist role. California employers strongly favor candidates who hold the Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. Familiarity with CalOSHA Title 8 standards is treated as a baseline requirement in most industries, so grounding yourself in those regulations early gives you a clear advantage in the hiring process.

How much do safety managers make in California?

Safety managers in California earn a median of about $102,840 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,760 for the lowest 10% to over $161,300 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire safety managers in California?

Employers hiring safety managers in California right now include TikTok, Apple, and MV Transportation, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's mix of large construction contractors, major healthcare systems, and manufacturing and logistics operations means demand comes from a wide range of industries rather than clustering in a single sector.

Which California cities have the most safety manager jobs?

San Francisco, Los Angeles, and San Jose have the most safety manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its large construction, logistics, and entertainment production industries, the Bay Area through tech campuses and biotech facilities, and San Diego through defense contractors and life sciences employers, which means even cities outside the largest metros can show strong activity when a major facility or project is active nearby.

Are there remote safety manager jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Safety management is inherently on-site work, with most responsibilities tied to physical inspections, hazard assessments, and direct workforce oversight that cannot be done remotely. About 41% of safety manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on program development, compliance documentation, or corporate EHS oversight rather than site-level management.

How can I get hired as a safety manager in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a safety coordinator or safety specialist role, which large California construction firms, healthcare systems, and manufacturers regularly post as junior positions. CalOSHA's voluntary protection programs and large employers such as Kaiser Permanente and major general contractors often bring in associate-level safety staff who rotate through supervised site work. Completing a Cal/OSHA 30-hour outreach course and beginning the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) credential process signals seriousness to hiring managers, even before you hold a CSP.

Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in California?

You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search by city or specialty to narrow results to roles that match your experience level and industry, then apply directly to the listings that fit.

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