Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Iowa

In Iowa, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $42.23 an hour ($87,830 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.

$42.23Median hourly pay
$71,170–$103,540Middle half of workers, yearly
1,310People in this job in Iowa

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($90,150). Iowa ranks 29th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Iowa

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$28.40$59,080
25% of workers$34.22$71,170
Half of workers (median)$42.23$87,830
75% of workers$49.78$103,540
90% of workers$60.81$126,480

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Iowa metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Cedar Rapids$94,010120
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island$93,280160
Sioux City$93,20070
Des Moines-West Des Moines$92,310390
Iowa City$89,57050
Waterloo-Cedar Falls$85,10050
Ames$82,97070
Dubuque$78,41030

Iowa 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)

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.