Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $50.94 an hour ($105,960 a year). About 2,720 people work in this job there.

$50.94Median hourly pay
$85,920–$130,500Middle half of workers, yearly
2,720People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($90,150). It is 2% higher than the Massachusetts median ($103,970).

Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$33.75$70,200
25% of workers$41.31$85,920
Half of workers (median)$50.94$105,960
75% of workers$62.74$130,500
90% of workers$75.96$158,000

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$105,9602,720
Worcester$99,150300
Amherst Town-Northampton$91,01070
Springfield$88,290150
Barnstable Town$86,66050
Pittsfield$84,99040

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)

Related jobs in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

JobMedian yearly pay
Business Operations Specialists, All Other$98,340
Compliance Officers$103,940
Facilities Managers$127,400
Construction and Building Inspectors$84,620
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100,360
Environmental Engineers$109,620

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.