Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary by State
The national median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $90,150 a year. By state, it ranges from $73,130 in Arkansas to $111,530 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $55,000
- 25th percentile
- $69,560
- Median
- $90,150
- 75th percentile
- $111,690
- Top 10%
- $134,950
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 140,610 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $111,530 | +24% | $68,000 | $156,750 | 280 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $103,970 | +15% | $68,490 | $153,770 | 3,390 |
| 3 | Washington | $102,920 | +14% | $69,470 | $148,330 | 3,570 |
| 4 | California | $102,840 | +14% | $59,760 | $161,300 | 16,230 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $101,740 | +13% | $66,800 | $149,350 | 200 |
| 6 | Colorado | $101,400 | +12% | $64,140 | $153,030 | 3,080 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $101,260 | +12% | $61,590 | $152,790 | 610 |
| 8 | Alaska | $99,270 | +10% | $55,440 | $141,950 | 370 |
| 9 | Illinois | $98,270 | +9% | $61,160 | $137,000 | 2,900 |
| 10 | Maine | $97,640 | +8% | $58,580 | $118,280 | 600 |
| 11 | Minnesota | $96,990 | +8% | $67,990 | $129,810 | 2,460 |
| 12 | Connecticut | $96,110 | +7% | $63,230 | $146,810 | 1,090 |
| 13 | New York | $95,720 | +6% | $60,320 | $144,100 | 6,840 |
| 14 | Oregon | $95,240 | +6% | $61,500 | $125,190 | 1,820 |
| 15 | Hawaii | $94,840 | +5% | $60,600 | $123,460 | 640 |
| 16 | Nevada | $94,360 | +5% | $61,700 | $131,960 | 1,150 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $94,030 | +4% | $61,820 | $133,900 | 580 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $93,250 | +3% | $63,660 | $130,410 | 540 |
| 19 | Maryland | $91,820 | +2% | $52,980 | $141,360 | 2,160 |
| 20 | Ohio | $91,460 | +1% | $57,430 | $136,390 | 6,820 |
| 21 | Virginia | $90,800 | +1% | $56,180 | $138,350 | 3,910 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $90,610 | +1% | $54,580 | $128,490 | 3,830 |
| 23 | Utah | $90,200 | 0% | $52,560 | $128,960 | 1,230 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $89,560 | −1% | $60,260 | $132,410 | 2,380 |
| 25 | Arizona | $89,480 | −1% | $57,200 | $128,120 | 3,220 |
| 26 | Florida | $88,820 | −1% | $49,050 | $133,120 | 6,760 |
| 27 | South Dakota | $88,610 | −2% | $48,590 | $121,840 | 250 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $88,080 | −2% | $57,520 | $135,940 | 2,170 |
| 29 | Iowa | $87,830 | −3% | $59,080 | $126,480 | 1,310 |
| 30 | Vermont | $87,210 | −3% | $66,690 | $127,130 | 170 |
| 31 | Pennsylvania | $87,050 | −3% | $60,270 | $132,250 | 4,890 |
| 32 | Idaho | $86,920 | −4% | $58,150 | $135,660 | 730 |
| 33 | North Carolina | $86,650 | −4% | $59,550 | $129,710 | 4,670 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $86,560 | −4% | $42,130 | $128,850 | 1,020 |
| 35 | Kansas | $86,300 | −4% | $57,680 | $131,770 | 1,350 |
| 36 | Georgia | $85,450 | −5% | $51,670 | $132,420 | 3,220 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $84,750 | −6% | $61,680 | $128,430 | 2,250 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $84,510 | −6% | $48,730 | $132,090 | 840 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $84,490 | −6% | $47,050 | $125,140 | 1,140 |
| 40 | Michigan | $84,080 | −7% | $55,610 | $125,350 | 3,350 |
| 41 | Nebraska | $83,990 | −7% | $56,290 | $115,100 | 630 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $83,730 | −7% | $49,040 | $129,120 | 2,480 |
| 43 | Indiana | $83,470 | −7% | $52,850 | $125,000 | 3,870 |
| 44 | Missouri | $83,090 | −8% | $43,330 | $130,110 | 2,660 |
| 45 | Alabama | $82,260 | −9% | $51,480 | $125,780 | 2,510 |
| 46 | Montana | $81,330 | −10% | $55,920 | $124,530 | 720 |
| 47 | Tennessee | $81,190 | −10% | $47,080 | $119,250 | 2,690 |
| 48 | Delaware | $81,120 | −10% | $54,990 | $133,320 | 600 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $79,890 | −11% | $49,010 | $118,920 | 1,690 |
| 50 | Texas | $79,660 | −12% | $46,380 | $126,500 | 17,920 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $73,130 | −19% | $47,810 | $113,920 | 850 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary questions
Which state pays occupational health and safety specialists the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $111,530 a year (+24% vs. the national median of $90,150). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays occupational health and safety specialists the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $73,130 a year (−19% vs. national).
Where do most occupational health and safety specialists work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 17,920, with a median of $79,660.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.