Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for occupational health and safety technicians in the U.S. is $61,560 ($29.59 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $61,560
- Mean annual wage
- $68,120
- Median hourly wage
- $29.59
- Employment
- 30,590
30,590 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,280 | $22.25 |
| 25th percentile | $52,470 | $25.22 |
| Median (50th) | $61,560 | $29.59 |
| 75th percentile | $78,850 | $37.91 |
| 90th percentile | $100,160 | $48.15 |
Highest-paying states for occupational health and safety technicians
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,910 | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $84,640 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $81,470 | 320 |
| Alaska | $80,760 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $79,490 | 790 |
| Minnesota | $74,400 | 270 |
| Colorado | $73,110 | 400 |
| New York | $69,640 | 1,410 |
| Massachusetts | $68,730 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $68,310 | 130 |
Lowest-paying states
- Montana: $41,420 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $50,840 median annual wage
- Alabama: $55,010 median annual wage
- Tennessee: $55,090 median annual wage
- North Dakota: $56,000 median annual wage
About this occupation
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.
Typical tasks
- Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
- Conduct interviews to obtain information or evidence regarding communicable diseases or violations of health or sanitation regulations.
- Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.
- Provide consultation to organizations or agencies on the workplace application of safety principles, practices, or techniques.
- Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
- Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 16.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 33.0% |
| Master's degree | 15.8% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.0% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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