Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $49.99 an hour ($103,970 a year). About 3,390 people work in this job there.
That is 15% higher than the U.S. median ($90,150). Massachusetts ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $32.93 | $68,490 |
| 25% of workers | $40.03 | $83,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $49.99 | $103,970 |
| 75% of workers | $61.21 | $127,320 |
| 90% of workers | $73.93 | $153,770 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $105,960 | 2,720 |
| Worcester | $99,150 | 300 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $91,010 | 70 |
| Springfield | $88,290 | 150 |
| Barnstable Town | $86,660 | 50 |
| Pittsfield | $84,990 | 40 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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)
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