Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for occupational health and safety technicians is $29.59 an hour ($61,560 a year). About 30,590 people work in this job there.
Pay range for occupational health and safety technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.25 | $46,280 |
| 25% of workers | $25.22 | $52,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.59 | $61,560 |
| 75% of workers | $37.91 | $78,850 |
| 90% of workers | $48.15 | $100,160 |
Best-paying states for occupational health and safety technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $104,910 | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $84,640 | 60 |
| West Virginia | $81,470 | 320 |
| Alaska | $80,760 | 140 |
| New Mexico | $79,490 | 790 |
| Minnesota | $74,400 | 270 |
| Colorado | $73,110 | 400 |
| New York | $69,640 | 1,410 |
| Massachusetts | $68,730 | 290 |
| Connecticut | $68,310 | 130 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $55,010
- Arkansas · $50,840
- California · $61,360
- Florida · $59,140
- Georgia · $63,290
- Illinois · $65,960
- Indiana · $60,150
- Kentucky · $61,120
- Louisiana · $57,930
- New Mexico · $79,490
- New York · $69,640
- North Carolina · $61,760
- Ohio · $65,000
- Pennsylvania · $61,640
- Texas · $57,980
- Virginia · $62,380
- Washington · $104,910
- Wisconsin · $64,440
Education, experience and outlook for occupational health and safety technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +19.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $90,150 |
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