Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in California
In California, the median pay for occupational health and safety technicians is $29.50 an hour ($61,360 a year). About 2,650 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($61,560). California ranks 30th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety technicians in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.24 | $44,170 |
| 25% of workers | $26.40 | $54,920 |
| Half of workers (median) | $29.50 | $61,360 |
| 75% of workers | $39.94 | $83,080 |
| 90% of workers | $50.94 | $105,950 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $91,750 | 130 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $80,390 | 450 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $75,190 | 100 |
| Fresno | $73,530 | 70 |
| Vallejo | $70,670 | 40 |
| Modesto | $69,100 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $62,460 | 200 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $60,300 | 410 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $59,310 | 630 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $59,220 | 110 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $58,050 | 140 |
| Visalia | $57,800 | 40 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $54,920 | 40 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational health and safety technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- 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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $96,980 |
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $102,840 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $101,290 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $106,510 |
| Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | $61,220 |
| Paramedics | $74,590 |
| Environmental Engineers | $130,410 |
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