Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in California
In California, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $49.44 an hour ($102,840 a year). About 16,230 people work in this job there.
That is 14% higher than the U.S. median ($90,150). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.73 | $59,760 |
| 25% of workers | $37.06 | $77,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.44 | $102,840 |
| 75% of workers | $62.25 | $129,490 |
| 90% of workers | $77.55 | $161,300 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $128,980 | 830 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $126,860 | 2,550 |
| Napa | $109,560 | 40 |
| Vallejo | $109,550 | 170 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $107,220 | 270 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $106,430 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $104,770 | 950 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $104,000 | 160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $102,610 | 5,550 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $102,270 | 150 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $101,560 | 70 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $101,230 | 1,440 |
| Salinas | $99,770 | 120 |
| Redding | $96,360 | 40 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $95,490 | 300 |
| Modesto | $94,910 | 180 |
| Merced | $94,470 | 50 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $91,120 | 40 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $90,310 | 1,470 |
| Yuba City | $90,150 | 40 |
| Fresno | $88,090 | 310 |
| Visalia | $84,510 | 120 |
| Chico | $84,010 | 90 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $82,720 | 490 |
| El Centro | $81,520 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational health and safety specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +18.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $87,570 |
| Compliance Officers | $96,980 |
| Facilities Managers | $118,620 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $101,290 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $106,510 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $61,220 |
| Environmental Engineers | $130,410 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $61,360 |
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