Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $43.06 an hour ($89,560 a year). About 2,380 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($90,150). Louisiana ranks 24th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.97 | $60,260 |
| 25% of workers | $35.44 | $73,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.06 | $89,560 |
| 75% of workers | $51.58 | $107,290 |
| 90% of workers | $63.66 | $132,410 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $104,470 | 200 |
| Baton Rouge | $94,520 | 760 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $93,260 | 150 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $92,610 | 430 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $85,550 | 130 |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $83,130 | 60 |
| Lake Charles | $82,710 | 280 |
| Monroe | $78,800 | 50 |
| Hammond | $77,220 | 40 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $57,930 |
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