Occupational Health and Safety Technician Salary
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians earn a median $61,560 a year nationally. Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
U.S. median
$61,560
$29.60 per hour
Range
$46,280 – $100,160
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
30,590
across the U.S.
▲5.3%
Pay trend: The median for occupational health and safety technicians in the U.S. rose from $58,440 (May 2024) to $61,560 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 2.9%.
What occupational health and safety technicians do
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Moderate-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +19.4% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 3,800
Employment of occupational health and safety technicians is projected to grow 19.4% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Occupational Health and Safety Technician take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$51,643
per year · effective tax rate 16.1%
$4,304Monthly
$2,152Twice a month
$1,986Every 2 weeks
$24.83Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,207
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,817
- Medicare (1.45%)$893
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$51,643
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,280 | $22.25 | $39,366 |
| 25th percentile | $52,470 | $25.23 | $44,340 |
| Median (50th) | $61,560 | $29.60 | $51,643 |
| 75th percentile | $78,850 | $37.91 | $64,301 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,160 | $48.15 | $79,293 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technician salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,910 | +30.7% | $82,634 | $58,010 – $119,920 | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $84,640 | +6.4% | $65,817 | $52,470 – $131,280 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $81,470 | +41.7% | $63,152 | $60,040 – $91,190 | 320 |
| Alaska | $80,760 | +5.9% | $65,645 | $44,210 – $135,420 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $79,490 | +4.7% | $62,181 | $47,510 – $135,200 | 790 |
| Minnesota | $74,400 | +0.6% | $57,635 | $50,730 – $94,890 | 270 |
| Colorado | $73,110 | +9.8% | $57,754 | $56,640 – $97,460 | 400 |
| New York | $69,640 | +11.8% | $54,658 | $48,690 – $93,890 | 1,410 |
| Massachusetts | $68,730 | +5.7% | $53,965 | $51,840 – $99,270 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $68,310 | +10.6% | $54,704 | $60,910 – $104,460 | 130 |
| Wyoming | $68,250 | +5.6% | $56,844 | $50,260 – $87,690 | 80 |
| Michigan | $67,310 | +4.8% | $53,573 | $48,490 – $112,080 | 450 |
| New Jersey | $66,930 | +2.4% | $53,765 | $48,340 – $103,940 | 270 |
| Illinois | $65,960 | −0.1% | $52,059 | $50,810 – $106,480 | 1,790 |
| Arizona | $65,480 | +4.6% | $53,365 | $49,520 – $82,840 | 440 |
| Ohio | $65,000 | +7.6% | $53,402 | $51,350 – $88,040 | 1,310 |
| Oregon | $65,000 | −5.3% | $49,550 | $56,280 – $95,200 | 230 |
| Maryland | $64,670 | +5.7% | $51,434 | $44,260 – $95,740 | 280 |
| Missouri | $64,490 | +7.3% | $51,904 | $47,410 – $105,930 | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $64,440 | +1.0% | $51,903 | $51,730 – $92,060 | 640 |
| Maine | $64,240 | +5.9% | $50,642 | $56,310 – $83,710 | 140 |
| Georgia | $63,290 | +9.0% | $50,372 | $48,030 – $103,380 | 1,210 |
| New Hampshire | $62,630 | +5.6% | $52,503 | $50,960 – $82,610 | 50 |
| Virginia | $62,380 | +5.1% | $49,530 | $41,470 – $96,530 | 840 |
| Delaware | $62,310 | +4.2% | $49,465 | $47,380 – $99,000 | 150 |
| Vermont | $61,960 | +10.3% | $50,323 | $54,390 – $82,600 | 80 |
| Nevada | $61,770 | −1.8% | $51,812 | $49,790 – $108,520 | 440 |
| North Carolina | $61,760 | +7.2% | $49,849 | $49,400 – $89,340 | 720 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,640 | +2.6% | $49,815 | $47,420 – $90,810 | 1,020 |
| California | $61,360 | +5.8% | $48,954 | $44,170 – $105,950 | 2,650 |
| Mississippi | $61,230 | +5.2% | $49,661 | $37,920 – $100,680 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $61,120 | +1.2% | $49,268 | $48,510 – $100,160 | 650 |
| Idaho | $60,670 | −6.6% | $48,821 | $48,150 – $105,230 | 240 |
| Indiana | $60,150 | +2.9% | $48,766 | $46,880 – $82,690 | 1,660 |
| Kansas | $59,740 | +14.7% | $47,647 | $43,410 – $91,370 | 480 |
| Nebraska | $59,180 | −7.1% | $47,918 | $44,900 – $117,220 | 200 |
| Florida | $59,140 | +4.9% | $49,699 | $49,590 – $85,390 | 1,000 |
| South Carolina | $58,490 | +5.8% | $46,824 | $45,030 – $92,460 | 420 |
| Iowa | $58,300 | +4.0% | $47,460 | $45,700 – $82,170 | 290 |
| Texas | $57,980 | +16.7% | $48,767 | $44,060 – $87,770 | 4,420 |
| Louisiana | $57,930 | +11.4% | $47,375 | $30,680 – $100,750 | 780 |
| Utah | $57,340 | −9.7% | $46,638 | $39,100 – $79,990 | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $56,470 | +5.7% | $45,558 | $34,530 – $80,990 | 370 |
| North Dakota | $56,000 | +6.1% | $47,176 | $39,700 – $99,370 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $55,090 | +7.6% | $46,445 | $45,030 – $74,360 | 310 |
| Alabama | $55,010 | +4.8% | $43,895 | $41,780 – $96,350 | 880 |
| Arkansas | $50,840 | +3.6% | $41,260 | $40,100 – $76,490 | 510 |
| Montana | $41,420 | −30.9% | $34,271 | $37,440 – $89,630 | 60 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $90,150 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Social Science Research Assistant | $61,990 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $62,280 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Chemical Technician | $60,390 | Associate's degree | +4.9% |
| Hydrologic Technician | $64,790 | Associate's degree | -1.3% |
| Biological Technician | $57,510 | Bachelor's degree | +7.4% |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $55,090 | Associate's degree | +6.9% |
| Forest and Conservation Technician | $54,560 | Associate's degree | -2.1% |
| Animal Scientist | $68,940 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Survey Researcher | $69,460 | Master's degree | -4.8% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a occupational health and safety technician make?
The national median salary for occupational health and safety technicians is $61,560 a year ($29.60 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,280 and the top 10% earn over $100,160. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays occupational health and safety technicians the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $104,910.
How many occupational health and safety technicians are there in the U.S.?
About 30,590 people work as occupational health and safety technicians nationwide.