The average salary for a occupational health and safety technician in the United States is $64,250, but the range typically falls between $48,980 and $75,410. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $30.89, with a range between $23.55 and $36.25.
There are approximately 27,270 people employed as a occupational health and safety technician in the United States. With California, Texas, Illinois employing the highest number of occupational health and safety technicians.The state with the best pay for a occupational health and safety technician is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $81,390, while Hawaii has the lowest average annual salary of $42,430.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $40,030 | $19.25 |
| 25th Percentile | $48,980 | $23.55 |
| Median | $57,920 | $27.85 |
| 75th Percentile | $75,410 | $36.25 |
| 90th Percentile | $97,360 | $46.81 |
The salary of a occupational health and safety technician 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 technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for occupational health and safety technicians are Alaska, Rhode Island, Maryland, New Jersey, Minnesota while the worst states are Hawaii, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas, Oklahoma.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,640 | $56,640 | $76,000 |
| Alaska | $49,920 | $81,390 | $125,030 |
| Arizona | $40,790 | $58,580 | $80,860 |
| Arkansas | $32,800 | $50,720 | $72,430 |
| California | $40,810 | $65,470 | $97,750 |
| Colorado | $49,310 | $69,580 | $105,450 |
| Connecticut | $37,010 | $56,850 | $69,320 |
| Delaware | $39,360 | $58,190 | $80,550 |
| District of Columbia | $51,410 | $66,330 | $102,800 |
| Florida | $34,940 | $58,850 | $80,080 |
| Georgia | $36,920 | $61,870 | $93,600 |
| Hawaii | $31,770 | $42,430 | $59,600 |
| Idaho | $38,400 | $54,850 | $75,390 |
| Illinois | $44,200 | $69,880 | $99,970 |
| Indiana | $39,730 | $60,520 | $87,940 |
| Iowa | $37,980 | $60,690 | $94,210 |
| Kansas | $43,580 | $58,250 | $81,160 |
| Kentucky | $41,230 | $64,040 | $88,930 |
| Louisiana | $31,190 | $62,120 | $98,380 |
| Maine | $49,440 | $62,120 | $80,700 |
| Maryland | $36,380 | $74,670 | $111,730 |
| Massachusetts | $40,560 | $74,240 | $108,480 |
| Michigan | $47,740 | $71,480 | $111,950 |
| Minnesota | $47,740 | $68,830 | $84,970 |
| Mississippi | $38,400 | $69,150 | $100,530 |
| Missouri | $39,180 | $62,900 | $93,270 |
| Montana | $34,930 | $58,140 | $78,280 |
| Nebraska | $45,380 | $66,810 | $89,560 |
| Nevada | $41,350 | $70,260 | $100,910 |
| New Hampshire | $51,480 | $78,250 | $117,220 |
| New Jersey | $49,190 | $72,660 | $98,750 |
| New Mexico | $49,680 | $72,540 | $133,650 |
| New York | $34,820 | $61,720 | $84,340 |
| North Carolina | $47,320 | $60,950 | $85,320 |
| North Dakota | $39,360 | $68,930 | $106,600 |
| Ohio | $40,430 | $61,800 | $81,550 |
| Oklahoma | $31,880 | $54,130 | $66,920 |
| Oregon | $47,370 | $69,420 | $96,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,520 | $64,000 | $104,310 |
| Rhode Island | $56,330 | $77,480 | $107,960 |
| South Carolina | $39,980 | $54,600 | $72,350 |
| Tennessee | $38,970 | $62,890 | $94,700 |
| Texas | $34,550 | $61,710 | $104,670 |
| Utah | $40,210 | $59,550 | $76,870 |
| Vermont | $50,220 | $62,710 | $79,480 |
| Virginia | $44,150 | $59,980 | $77,960 |
| Washington | $43,560 | $73,950 | $99,080 |
| West Virginia | $33,640 | $66,040 | $110,280 |
| Wisconsin | $48,890 | $70,580 | $100,940 |
| Wyoming | $48,880 | $65,470 | $93,200 |
Even between cities, the salary of a occupational health and safety technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for occupational health and safety technicians is Nevada nonmetropolitan area, NV with an average salary of $100,120.The city with the lowest average salary for occupational health and safety technicians is Macon, GA with an average salary of $40,290.
Areas with highest average salaries for occupational health and safety technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for occupational health and safety technicians
The number of occupational health and safety technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of occupational health and safety technicians has increased by 6,320. On average, the number of occupational health and safety technicians has been increasing by 7.5% each year. The salary of occupational health and safety technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of occupational health and safety technicians has increased by $6,380. On average, the salary of occupational health and safety technicians has been increasing by 2.8% each year.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 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 technicians compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all life, physical, and social science occupations jobs here.
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