Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Minnesota

In Minnesota, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $46.63 an hour ($96,990 a year). About 2,460 people work in this job there.

$46.63Median hourly pay
$79,220–$112,730Middle half of workers, yearly
2,460People in this job in Minnesota

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($90,150). Minnesota ranks 11th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Minnesota

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$32.69$67,990
25% of workers$38.09$79,220
Half of workers (median)$46.63$96,990
75% of workers$54.20$112,730
90% of workers$62.41$129,810

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Rochester$105,090100
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington$99,1701,560
Duluth$91,560170
St. Cloud$91,150110
Mankato$87,27040

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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.