Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$83,910
↑ 13.2% since 2019
Median Salary Over Time
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 13.2% since 2019 ($74,100 → $83,910)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $83,910
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -2%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,910 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $81,140 | +3.3% |
| 2022 | $78,570 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $77,560 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | $76,340 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $74,100 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.