Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Occupation

$58,440

National Median Salary

$28.10

Median Hourly Wage

31,450

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$40,550

$49,510

$58,440

$74,810

$94,670

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+21.4%

10 Year Change

$48,120

2014 Median

$58,440

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing	$124,050	160
Pipeline Transportation	$100,360	60
Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas	$100,320	60
Engineering Services	$99,890	480
Nuclear Electric Power Generation	$98,880	60

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Top Paying States for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

State	Annual Median	Employment
Washington	$80,270	600
Rhode Island	$79,530	60
Alaska	$76,290	190
New Mexico	$75,920	410
Minnesota	$73,970	330

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Petroleum and Coal Products Manufacturing Pipeline Transportation Pipeline Transportation of Natural Gas Engineering Services Nuclear Electric Power Generation Direct Insurance (except Life, Health, and Medical) Carriers Utilities Natural Gas Distribution Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing (3251, 3252, 3253, and 3259 only) Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences