Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in North Carolina
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in North Carolina earn a median of $86,650 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $86,650
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($90,150)
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,670
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,550; the top 10% earn over $129,710. Nationally the range is $55,000 to $134,950.
States ranked near North Carolina
Similar jobs in North Carolina
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$106,800 median in North Carolina
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,760 median in North Carolina
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$78,500 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$51,630 median in North Carolina
- Validation Engineers$99,310 median in North Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,130 median in North Carolina
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in North Carolina
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in North Carolina?
The median is $86,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,550 and the top 10% earn over $129,710. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for occupational health and safety specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 33 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $90,150). Living costs are not included.