Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary
The median occupational health and safety technicians salary in the United States is $61,560 per year ($29.59/hour). Salaries range from $46,280 at the entry level to $100,160+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 30,590 occupational health and safety technicians jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$61,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.59
per hour
Employment
30,590
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$46,280
25th percentile
$52,470
Median
$61,560
75th percentile
$78,850
90th percentile
$100,160
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.5%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
3,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary by State
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$41K$105K■ No data
Top Paying States
Washington
$105K
+70%
Rhode Island
$85K
+37%
West Virginia
$81K
+32%
Alaska
$81K
+31%
New Mexico
$79K
+29%
Minnesota
$74K
+21%
Colorado
$73K
+19%
New York
$70K
+13%
Massachusetts
$69K
+12%
Connecticut
$68K
+11%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,910 | +70.4% |
| Rhode Island | $84,640 | +37.5% |
| West Virginia | $81,470 | +32.3% |
| Alaska | $80,760 | +31.2% |
| New Mexico | $79,490 | +29.1% |
| Minnesota | $74,400 | +20.9% |
| Colorado | $73,110 | +18.8% |
| New York | $69,640 | +13.1% |
| Massachusetts | $68,730 | +11.6% |
| Connecticut | $68,310 | +11.0% |
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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $102,640 | +66.7% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $91,750 | +49.0% |
| Anchorage, AK | $90,000 | +46.2% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $87,870 | +42.7% |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $87,670 | +42.4% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $85,610 | +39.1% |
| Lynchburg, VA | $85,410 | +38.7% |
| Midland, MI | $83,320 | +35.3% |
| Rockford, IL | $82,600 | +34.2% |
| Las Cruces, NM | $81,800 | +32.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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