SOC 195012

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.

National Median

$58,440

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,440

Entry Level (10th pct)

$40,550

Experienced (90th pct)

$94,670

Total Employed

31,450

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$40,550 - $49,510
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$49,510 - $74,810
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$74,810 - $94,670

Highest Paying Locations for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area

$100,170

+71.4% vs national

Anchorage, AK

$89,490

+53.1% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$86,190

+47.5% vs national

Omaha, NE-IA

$82,930

+41.9% vs national

Baton Rouge, LA

$80,810

+38.3% vs national

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$100,170	70
Anchorage, AK	$89,490	90
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$86,190	200
Omaha, NE-IA	$82,930	60
Baton Rouge, LA	$80,810	210
Washington	$80,270	600
Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area	$79,990	30
Rhode Island	$79,530	60
Albuquerque, NM	$77,130	270
Madison, WI	$76,720	80
Alaska	$76,290	190
New Mexico	$75,920	410
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$75,670	40
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$75,350	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$73,970	160
Minnesota	$73,970	330
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$72,820	1,170
High Desert Utah nonmetropolitan area	$72,800	N/A
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$72,640	110
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$70,320	260
Fresno, CA	$69,760	100
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$69,570	80
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$69,430	190
Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area	$69,290	40
Boise City, ID	$69,210	70
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$69,190	320
Greeley, CO	$68,900	50
Oregon	$68,640	190
Rockford, IL	$68,390	50
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$68,390	60
Appleton, WI	$67,790	30
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$66,880	30
Midland, TX	$66,670	90
Colorado	$66,560	470
Peoria, IL	$66,550	50
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$66,260	610
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$66,210	1,350
Illinois	$66,000	1,910
New Jersey	$65,340	440
Reno, NV	$65,120	110
Massachusetts	$65,010	390
Idaho	$64,950	140
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$64,860	230
Wyoming	$64,650	60
Cheyenne, WY	$64,650	30
Michigan	$64,220	430
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$64,220	160
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$63,970	70
Wisconsin	$63,790	900
Kenosha, WI	$63,790	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Occupational Health and Safety Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians is $58,440, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Occupational Health and Safety Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Occupational Health and Safety Technicianss is Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area, with a median salary of $100,170.

How much can an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Technicians make?

Top-earning Occupational Health and Safety Technicianss (90th percentile) make $94,670 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.