Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $41.66 an hour ($86,650 a year). About 4,670 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($90,150). North Carolina ranks 33rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $28.63 | $59,550 |
| 25% of workers | $35.44 | $73,720 |
| Half of workers (median) | $41.66 | $86,650 |
| 75% of workers | $50.96 | $105,990 |
| 90% of workers | $62.36 | $129,710 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $98,490 | 310 |
| Fayetteville | $95,620 | 160 |
| Jacksonville | $93,640 | 70 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $91,160 | 1,160 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $90,490 | 770 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $87,530 | 130 |
| Wilmington | $85,230 | 150 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $84,430 | 410 |
| Asheville | $81,740 | 140 |
| Winston-Salem | $80,280 | 270 |
| Burlington | $79,430 | 60 |
| Rocky Mount | $78,850 | 50 |
| Greenville | $78,370 | 120 |
| Goldsboro | $76,560 | 40 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $74,190 | 30 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $61,760 |
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