SOC 19-5012 · May 2025 · United States
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians across the United States is $61,560 per year, measured over 30,590 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $104,910.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 153.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $104,910 and Montana pays $41,420.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $104,910 | 570 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $84,640 | 60 | |
| 3 | West Virginia | $81,470 | 320 | |
| 4 | Alaska | $80,760 | 140 | |
| 5 | New Mexico | $79,490 | 790 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $74,400 | 270 | |
| 7 | Colorado | $73,110 | 400 | |
| 8 | New York | $69,640 | 1,410 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $68,730 | 290 | |
| 10 | Connecticut | $68,310 | 130 |
States with the most Occupational Health and Safety Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,420 | $57,980 | |
| 2 | California | 2,650 | $61,360 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 1,790 | $65,960 | |
| 4 | Indiana | 1,660 | $60,150 | |
| 5 | New York | 1,410 | $69,640 | |
| 6 | Ohio | 1,310 | $65,000 | |
| 7 | Georgia | 1,210 | $63,290 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 1,020 | $61,640 | |
| 9 | Florida | 1,000 | $59,140 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 880 | $55,010 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $102,640 | 40 |
| 2 | San Jose | $91,750 | 130 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $90,000 | 60 |
| 4 | Lexington | $87,870 | 140 |
| 5 | Omaha | $87,670 | 70 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | $85,610 | 230 |
| 7 | Lynchburg | $85,410 | 60 |
| 8 | Midland | $83,320 | 40 |
| 9 | Rockford | $82,600 | 30 |
| 10 | Las Cruces | $81,800 | 30 |
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.