Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $40.74 an hour ($84,750 a year). About 2,250 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($90,150). Wisconsin ranks 37th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $29.66 | $61,680 |
| 25% of workers | $33.99 | $70,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $40.74 | $84,750 |
| 75% of workers | $50.41 | $104,850 |
| 90% of workers | $61.75 | $128,430 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $101,060 | 70 |
| Appleton | $91,560 | 90 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $89,070 | 80 |
| Kenosha | $87,890 | 50 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $87,450 | 480 |
| Sheboygan | $86,830 | 40 |
| Madison | $86,650 | 340 |
| Wausau | $85,010 | 60 |
| Green Bay | $84,500 | 130 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $84,350 | 60 |
| Eau Claire | $82,260 | 80 |
| Fond du Lac | $81,370 | 30 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah | $76,770 | 90 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $64,440 |
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