Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $43.66 an hour ($90,800 a year). About 3,910 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($90,150). Virginia ranks 21st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $27.01 | $56,180 |
| 25% of workers | $33.96 | $70,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $43.66 | $90,800 |
| 75% of workers | $54.77 | $113,920 |
| 90% of workers | $66.52 | $138,350 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $89,920 | 940 |
| Lynchburg | $86,480 | 100 |
| Charlottesville | $85,170 | 80 |
| Richmond | $83,420 | 690 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $81,120 | 60 |
| Roanoke | $80,260 | 130 |
| Harrisonburg | $77,960 | 70 |
| Winchester | $73,920 | 50 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $72,890 | 70 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $62,380 |
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