Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $52.49 an hour ($109,170 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.

$52.49Median hourly pay
$85,640–$131,810Middle half of workers, yearly
1,920People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 21% higher than the U.S. median ($90,150). It is 2% lower than the District of Columbia median ($111,530).

Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$32.69$67,990
25% of workers$41.17$85,640
Half of workers (median)$52.49$109,170
75% of workers$63.37$131,810
90% of workers$74.66$155,300

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$109,1701,920

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

JobMedian yearly pay
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$104,770
Compliance Officers$100,200
Facilities Managers$109,860
Construction and Building Inspectors$80,150
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$108,160

Other job titles for this job

Risk Control ConsultantEhs SpecialistIndustrial HygienistSafety ConsultantCertified Indoor EnvironmentalistAnalysis Safety InspectorCause AnalystCihChemical Hygiene OfficerConstruction Safety ManagerConsumer Safety InspectorDining Service Inspector

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.