The average salary for a occupational health and safety specialist in the United States is $85,570, but the range typically falls between $62,630 and $102,690. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $41.14, with a range between $30.11 and $49.37.
There are approximately 122,300 people employed as a occupational health and safety specialist in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of occupational health and safety specialists.The state with the best pay for a occupational health and safety specialist is District of Columbia, with an average annual salary of $107,700, while Arkansas has the lowest average annual salary of $68,270.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $49,550 | $23.82 |
| 25th Percentile | $62,630 | $30.11 |
| Median | $81,140 | $39.01 |
| 75th Percentile | $102,690 | $49.37 |
| 90th Percentile | $128,040 | $61.56 |
The salary of a occupational health and safety specialist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a occupational health and safety specialist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for occupational health and safety specialists are District of Columbia, California, Rhode Island, Colorado, Alaska while the worst states are Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida, Kansas, Nebraska.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $45,090 | $76,450 | $108,930 |
| Alaska | $48,320 | $93,540 | $133,890 |
| Arizona | $48,110 | $82,110 | $118,220 |
| Arkansas | $38,710 | $68,270 | $105,170 |
| California | $60,380 | $105,530 | $145,600 |
| Colorado | $62,710 | $99,560 | $132,080 |
| Connecticut | $53,280 | $90,440 | $128,300 |
| Delaware | $47,840 | $90,530 | $139,130 |
| District of Columbia | $71,450 | $107,700 | $145,600 |
| Florida | $43,660 | $73,090 | $108,580 |
| Georgia | $51,100 | $86,560 | $128,180 |
| Hawaii | $50,330 | $84,250 | $111,990 |
| Idaho | $48,780 | $81,260 | $109,500 |
| Indiana | $49,230 | $78,320 | $108,660 |
| Iowa | $47,240 | $82,440 | $119,380 |
| Kansas | $45,270 | $75,280 | $113,830 |
| Kentucky | $41,210 | $74,510 | $106,950 |
| Louisiana | $53,480 | $84,860 | $113,230 |
| Maine | $56,260 | $82,710 | $108,860 |
| Maryland | $53,680 | $84,260 | $123,200 |
| Massachusetts | $63,460 | $95,790 | $131,270 |
| Michigan | $51,080 | $82,040 | $113,370 |
| Minnesota | $60,240 | $89,090 | $118,630 |
| Mississippi | $44,710 | $70,050 | $103,770 |
| Missouri | $46,420 | $79,300 | $119,900 |
| Montana | $51,020 | $79,060 | $111,610 |
| Nebraska | $46,420 | $75,020 | $108,110 |
| Nevada | $50,860 | $88,620 | $123,500 |
| New Hampshire | $57,090 | $90,600 | $130,360 |
| New Jersey | $53,130 | $90,420 | $124,140 |
| New Mexico | $52,310 | $89,510 | $125,030 |
| New York | $52,950 | $90,340 | $136,340 |
| North Carolina | $50,950 | $82,800 | $121,160 |
| North Dakota | $59,090 | $90,390 | $130,300 |
| Ohio | $47,840 | $79,830 | $120,010 |
| Oklahoma | $46,420 | $77,140 | $111,610 |
| Oregon | $49,020 | $79,190 | $109,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $51,560 | $81,140 | $111,530 |
| Rhode Island | $68,640 | $99,430 | $136,720 |
| South Carolina | $47,300 | $78,000 | $111,280 |
| South Dakota | $46,710 | $75,520 | $102,150 |
| Tennessee | $40,360 | $76,010 | $111,390 |
| Texas | $46,210 | $79,700 | $119,500 |
| Utah | $48,820 | $84,590 | $116,150 |
| Vermont | $55,900 | $84,580 | $117,210 |
| Virginia | $47,540 | $79,970 | $119,020 |
| Washington | $59,700 | $95,560 | $132,270 |
| West Virginia | $47,890 | $81,490 | $115,500 |
| Wisconsin | $55,000 | $82,000 | $115,810 |
| Wyoming | $55,280 | $90,460 | $133,330 |
Even between cities, the salary of a occupational health and safety specialist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for occupational health and safety specialists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $123,340.The city with the lowest average salary for occupational health and safety specialists is Grand Island, NE with an average salary of $53,300.
Areas with highest average salaries for occupational health and safety specialists
Areas with lowest average salaries for occupational health and safety specialists
The number of occupational health and safety specialists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of occupational health and safety specialists has increased by 26,340. On average, the number of occupational health and safety specialists has been increasing by 6.9% each year. The salary of occupational health and safety specialists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of occupational health and safety specialists has increased by $7,460. On average, the salary of occupational health and safety specialists has been increasing by 2.4% each year.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists are part of the life, physical, and social science occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for occupational health and safety specialists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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