Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $42.70 an hour ($88,820 a year). About 6,760 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($90,150). Florida ranks 26th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $23.58 | $49,050 |
| 25% of workers | $31.08 | $64,650 |
| Half of workers (median) | $42.70 | $88,820 |
| 75% of workers | $52.85 | $109,940 |
| 90% of workers | $64.00 | $133,120 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $97,470 | 130 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $96,820 | 310 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $93,340 | 1,070 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $93,060 | 1,520 |
| Panama City-Panama City Beach | $91,560 | 110 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $91,560 | 130 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $85,490 | 920 |
| Port St. Lucie | $83,990 | 160 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $82,970 | 60 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $80,880 | 180 |
| Jacksonville | $80,560 | 740 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $79,110 | 40 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $78,090 | 130 |
| Gainesville | $76,400 | 60 |
| Tallahassee | $75,180 | 70 |
| Ocala | $74,910 | 50 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $73,010 | 170 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $70,400 | 300 |
| Punta Gorda | $60,850 | 40 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (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 Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $59,140 |
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