SOC 19-5012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — Illinois
Illinois · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Illinois is $65,960 per year, close to the national median of $61,560 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Illinois is $65,960 per year, close to the national median of $61,560 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $59,240 and $88,870. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $50,810 and the ninetieth at $106,480.
The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.3 of every thousand jobs. Illinois ranks number 14th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Rockford records the highest median at $82,600. Of the 747 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 335th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,810 | −17.5% |
| 25th | $59,240 | −3.8% |
| Median (50th) | $65,960 | +7.1% |
| 75th | $88,870 | +44.4% |
| 90th | $106,480 | +73.0% |
| Mean | $74,570 | +21.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Illinois
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Illinois sit close to the national average, so $65,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$65,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$65,960US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $65,960 a year, 7.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,810 to $106,480 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,790 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 14th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Rockford, at $82,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Illinois?
The median annual wage is $65,960, or $31.71 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 $61,560, so pay in Illinois is 7.1% higher. 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 Illinois earns more than $106,480 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,810 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 Rockford, at $82,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,790 jobs in this occupation in Illinois. 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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