Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $41.08 an hour ($85,450 a year). About 3,220 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($90,150). Georgia ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $24.84 | $51,670 |
| 25% of workers | $30.69 | $63,840 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.08 | $85,450 |
| 75% of workers | $52.79 | $109,810 |
| 90% of workers | $63.66 | $132,420 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Warner Robins | $94,520 | 110 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $93,000 | 350 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $91,620 | 1,710 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $90,440 | 60 |
| Columbus | $88,610 | 80 |
| Albany | $86,920 | 50 |
| Savannah | $84,760 | 140 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $83,650 | 60 |
| Valdosta | $77,130 | 40 |
| Dalton | $74,310 | 60 |
| Gainesville | $67,480 | 90 |
| Rome | $64,790 | 30 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $63,290 |
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