Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary (2025)
Based on 140,610 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $55,000 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $69,560 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $90,150 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $111,690 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $134,950 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$55K
25th
$70K
Median
$90K
75th
$112K
90th
$135K
Highest Paying States for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $115,070 |
| Washington | $106,620 |
| Massachusetts | $106,540 |
| California | $106,470 |
| Rhode Island | $105,940 |
| Colorado | $105,830 |
| New Hampshire | $104,610 |
| Alaska | $102,330 |
| Connecticut | $101,630 |
| Illinois | $99,170 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is District of Columbia at an average of $115,070 per year, while Illinois has an average of $99,170 — a difference of $15,900. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 140,610 workers were employed as Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations. The annual mean wage of $93,860 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 19-5011