Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Rhode Island
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Rhode Island earn a median of $101,740 a year, +13% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,740
- vs. U.S. median
- +13% ($90,150)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 200
Pay range in Rhode Island
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,800; the top 10% earn over $149,350. Nationally the range is $55,000 to $134,950.
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Similar jobs in Rhode Island
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,620 median in Rhode Island
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$84,640 median in Rhode Island
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$87,620 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$64,830 median in Rhode Island
- Validation Engineers$109,350 median in Rhode Island (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$100,730 median in Rhode Island
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Rhode Island
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in Rhode Island?
The median is $101,740 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $66,800 and the top 10% earn over $149,350. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Rhode Island a good state for occupational health and safety specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+13% vs. the national median of $90,150). Living costs are not included.