SOC 19-5011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ · 6 metro areas compared
At $89,480, median pay for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Phoenix, AZ tracks the national median of $90,150 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $89,480, median pay for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Phoenix, AZ tracks the national median of $90,150 closely. Pay ranges from under $60,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $128,710 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $75,970 to $106,140.
The area has 2,340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.09 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Sierra Vista records the highest median at $93,130. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 136th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,110 | −33.3% |
| 25th | $75,970 | −15.7% |
| Median (50th) | $89,480 | −0.7% |
| 75th | $106,140 | +17.7% |
| 90th | $128,710 | +42.8% |
| Mean | $93,860 | +4.1% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Vista | $93,130 | 50 | |
| 2 | Flagstaff | $84,950 | 60 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $83,200 | 320 | |
| 4 | Lake Havasu City | $80,010 | 40 | |
| 5 | Prescott Valley | $75,950 | 70 | |
| 6 | Yuma | $74,160 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $89,480 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$89,480as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,858US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $89,480 a year, 0.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $60,110 to $128,710 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sierra Vista, at $93,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $89,480, or $43.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $90,150, so pay in Phoenix, AZ is 0.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Phoenix, AZ earns more than $128,710 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $60,110 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Sierra Vista, at $93,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,340 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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