Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Mississippi
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Mississippi earn a median of $84,490 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,490
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($90,150)
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,140
Pay range in Mississippi
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,050; the top 10% earn over $125,140. Nationally the range is $55,000 to $134,950.
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- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$87,180 median in Mississippi
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,230 median in Mississippi
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,450 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$35,010 median in Mississippi
- Validation Engineers$95,830 median in Mississippi (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$57,780 median in Mississippi
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Mississippi
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in Mississippi?
The median is $84,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,050 and the top 10% earn over $125,140. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Mississippi a good state for occupational health and safety specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 39 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $90,150). Living costs are not included.