Occupational Health and Safety Specialist Salary
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists earn a median $90,150 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$90,150
$43.34 per hour
Range
$55,000 – $134,950
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
140,610
across the U.S.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$72,251
per year · effective tax rate 19.9%
$6,021Monthly
$3,010Twice a month
$2,779Every 2 weeks
$34.74Hourly
- Federal income tax$11,003
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,589
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,307
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$72,251
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $55,000 | $26.44 | $46,373 |
| 25th percentile | $69,560 | $33.44 | $57,765 |
| Median (50th) | $90,150 | $43.34 | $72,251 |
| 75th percentile | $111,690 | $53.70 | $87,404 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $134,950 | $64.88 | $103,504 |
Best cities for occupational health and safety specialists (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose, CA | $128,980 | $89,982 | $81,488 | 830 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge, LA | $94,520 | $72,875 | $80,277 | 760 |
| 3 | Columbus, OH | $98,920 | $76,482 | $80,112 | 1,460 |
| 4 | Seattle, WA | $109,500 | $85,863 | $77,262 | 1,820 |
| 5 | San Francisco, CA | $126,860 | $88,757 | $76,771 | 2,550 |
| 6 | Midland, TX | $91,570 | $73,249 | $76,474 | 580 |
| 7 | Kansas City, MO | $92,900 | $70,756 | $76,458 | 850 |
| 8 | Cincinnati, OH | $93,200 | $72,616 | $76,141 | 1,260 |
| 9 | Beaumont, TX | $84,360 | $68,177 | $75,714 | 450 |
| 10 | St. Louis, MO | $94,010 | $71,485 | $75,178 | 1,160 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $88,070 | $69,148 | $73,622 | 1,100 |
| 12 | Orlando, FL | $93,340 | $74,495 | $73,453 | 1,070 |
| 13 | Louisville, KY | $88,270 | $67,956 | $73,013 | 700 |
| 14 | Washington, DC | $109,170 | $79,320 | $72,848 | 1,920 |
| 15 | Chicago, IL | $101,630 | $75,441 | $72,823 | 2,250 |
| 16 | Trenton, NJ | $100,000 | $75,000 | $72,688 | 730 |
| 17 | Denver, CO | $102,120 | $76,887 | $72,684 | 1,870 |
| 18 | Birmingham, AL | $87,920 | $66,551 | $72,619 | 630 |
| 19 | Las Vegas, NV | $90,470 | $72,476 | $72,320 | 690 |
| 20 | Boston, MA | $105,960 | $78,295 | $72,317 | 2,720 |
| 21 | Charlotte, NC | $91,160 | $69,833 | $71,735 | 1,160 |
| 22 | Pittsburgh, PA | $87,310 | $67,572 | $71,376 | 1,160 |
| 23 | Oklahoma City, OK | $83,210 | $64,169 | $70,977 | 640 |
| 24 | Sacramento, CA | $104,770 | $75,660 | $70,929 | 950 |
| 25 | Raleigh, NC | $90,490 | $69,388 | $70,691 | 770 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Jose, CA — $128,980
- San Francisco, CA — $126,860
- Seattle, WA — $109,500
- Washington, DC — $109,170
- Boston, MA — $105,960
- Sacramento, CA — $104,770
- Los Angeles, CA — $102,610
- Denver, CO — $102,120
- Chicago, IL — $101,630
- San Diego, CA — $101,230
- Trenton, NJ — $100,000
- Minneapolis, MN — $99,170
- Columbus, OH — $98,920
- Portland, OR — $97,410
- New York, NY — $96,320
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $111,530 | $80,780 | $68,000 – $156,750 | 280 |
| Massachusetts | $103,970 | $76,994 | $68,490 – $153,770 | 3,390 |
| Washington | $102,920 | $81,234 | $69,470 – $148,330 | 3,570 |
| California | $102,840 | $74,506 | $59,760 – $161,300 | 16,230 |
| Rhode Island | $101,740 | $77,173 | $66,800 – $149,350 | 200 |
| Colorado | $101,400 | $76,412 | $64,140 – $153,030 | 3,080 |
| New Hampshire | $101,260 | $80,066 | $61,590 – $152,790 | 610 |
| Alaska | $99,270 | $78,666 | $55,440 – $141,950 | 370 |
| Illinois | $98,270 | $73,243 | $61,160 – $137,000 | 2,900 |
| Maine | $97,640 | $72,034 | $58,580 – $118,280 | 600 |
| Minnesota | $96,990 | $71,991 | $67,990 – $129,810 | 2,460 |
| Connecticut | $96,110 | $72,732 | $63,230 – $146,810 | 1,090 |
| New York | $95,720 | $71,562 | $60,320 – $144,100 | 6,840 |
| Oregon | $95,240 | $68,327 | $61,500 – $125,190 | 1,820 |
| Hawaii | $94,840 | $69,872 | $60,600 – $123,460 | 640 |
| Nevada | $94,360 | $75,212 | $61,700 – $131,960 | 1,150 |
| Wyoming | $94,030 | $74,980 | $61,820 – $133,900 | 580 |
| North Dakota | $93,250 | $73,872 | $63,660 – $130,410 | 540 |
| Maryland | $91,820 | $69,428 | $52,980 – $141,360 | 2,160 |
| Ohio | $91,460 | $71,439 | $57,430 – $136,390 | 6,820 |
| Virginia | $90,800 | $68,301 | $56,180 – $138,350 | 3,910 |
| New Jersey | $90,610 | $68,992 | $54,580 – $128,490 | 3,830 |
| Utah | $90,200 | $69,193 | $52,560 – $128,960 | 1,230 |
| Louisiana | $89,560 | $69,535 | $60,260 – $132,410 | 2,380 |
| Arizona | $89,480 | $69,751 | $57,200 – $128,120 | 3,220 |
| Florida | $88,820 | $71,315 | $49,050 – $133,120 | 6,760 |
| South Dakota | $88,610 | $71,167 | $48,590 – $121,840 | 250 |
| South Carolina | $88,080 | $66,667 | $57,520 – $135,940 | 2,170 |
| Iowa | $87,830 | $67,933 | $59,080 – $126,480 | 1,310 |
| Vermont | $87,210 | $66,887 | $66,690 – $127,130 | 170 |
| Pennsylvania | $87,050 | $67,397 | $60,270 – $132,250 | 4,890 |
| Idaho | $86,920 | $66,480 | $58,150 – $135,660 | 730 |
| North Carolina | $86,650 | $66,840 | $59,550 – $129,710 | 4,670 |
| West Virginia | $86,560 | $66,488 | $42,130 – $128,850 | 1,020 |
| Kansas | $86,300 | $65,526 | $57,680 – $131,770 | 1,350 |
| Georgia | $85,450 | $65,132 | $51,670 – $132,420 | 3,220 |
| Wisconsin | $84,750 | $65,340 | $61,680 – $128,430 | 2,250 |
| New Mexico | $84,510 | $65,473 | $48,730 – $132,090 | 840 |
| Mississippi | $84,490 | $65,621 | $47,050 – $125,140 | 1,140 |
| Michigan | $84,080 | $64,658 | $55,610 – $125,350 | 3,350 |
| Nebraska | $83,990 | $64,975 | $56,290 – $115,100 | 630 |
| Kentucky | $83,730 | $64,921 | $49,040 – $129,120 | 2,480 |
| Indiana | $83,470 | $65,118 | $52,850 – $125,000 | 3,870 |
| Missouri | $83,090 | $64,316 | $43,330 – $130,110 | 2,660 |
| Alabama | $82,260 | $62,852 | $51,480 – $125,780 | 2,510 |
| Montana | $81,330 | $62,811 | $55,920 – $124,530 | 720 |
| Tennessee | $81,190 | $65,947 | $47,080 – $119,250 | 2,690 |
| Delaware | $81,120 | $61,885 | $54,990 – $133,320 | 600 |
| Oklahoma | $79,890 | $61,983 | $49,010 – $118,920 | 1,690 |
| Texas | $79,660 | $64,871 | $46,380 – $126,500 | 17,920 |
| Arkansas | $73,130 | $57,638 | $47,810 – $113,920 | 850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a occupational health and safety specialist make?
The national median salary for occupational health and safety specialists is $90,150 a year ($43.34 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,000 and the top 10% earn over $134,950. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays occupational health and safety specialists the most?
District of Columbia has the highest median pay at $111,530. After taxes and local prices, San Jose, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many occupational health and safety specialists are there in the U.S.?
About 140,610 people work as occupational health and safety specialists nationwide.
All 55 cities
- Albany, NY
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Bakersfield, CA
- Baltimore, MD
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Beaumont, TX
- Birmingham, AL
- Boston, MA
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Houston, TX
- Indianapolis, IN
- Jacksonville, FL
- Kansas City, MO
- Knoxville, TN
- Las Vegas, NV
- Los Angeles, CA
- Louisville, KY
- Miami, FL
- Midland, TX
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- Nashville, TN
- New York, NY
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Orlando, FL
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Raleigh, NC
- Richmond, VA
- Riverside, CA
- Rochester, NY
- Sacramento, CA
- Salt Lake City, UT
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Francisco, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Tampa, FL
- Trenton, NJ
- Urban Honolulu, HI
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC