SOC 19-5011 · May 2025 · United States
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists across the United States is $90,150 per year, measured over 140,610 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $111,530.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Pay for this occupation varies by 52.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $111,530 and Arkansas pays $73,130.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,530 | 280 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $103,970 | 3,390 | |
| 3 | Washington | $102,920 | 3,570 | |
| 4 | California | $102,840 | 16,230 | |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $101,740 | 200 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $101,400 | 3,080 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $101,260 | 610 | |
| 8 | Alaska | $99,270 | 370 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $98,270 | 2,900 | |
| 10 | Maine | $97,640 | 600 |
States with the most Occupational Health and Safety Specialists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 17,920 | $79,660 | |
| 2 | California | 16,230 | $102,840 | |
| 3 | New York | 6,840 | $95,720 | |
| 4 | Ohio | 6,820 | $91,460 | |
| 5 | Florida | 6,760 | $88,820 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 4,890 | $87,050 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 4,670 | $86,650 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 3,910 | $90,800 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 3,870 | $83,470 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 3,830 | $90,610 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $128,980 | 830 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $126,860 | 2,550 |
| 3 | Kennewick | $125,970 | 290 |
| 4 | Niles | $113,680 | 70 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $109,740 | 40 |
| 6 | Napa | $109,560 | 40 |
| 7 | Vallejo | $109,550 | 170 |
| 8 | Seattle | $109,500 | 1,820 |
| 9 | Pueblo | $109,390 | 60 |
| 10 | Washington | $109,170 | 1,920 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.