Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in South Carolina
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in South Carolina earn a median of $88,080 a year, −2% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $88,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −2% ($90,150)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,170
Pay range in South Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,520; the top 10% earn over $135,940. Nationally the range is $55,000 to $134,950.
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- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$104,120 median in South Carolina
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,490 median in South Carolina
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$75,460 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,700 median in South Carolina
- Validation Engineers$101,060 median in South Carolina (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$74,910 median in South Carolina
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in South Carolina
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in South Carolina?
The median is $88,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,520 and the top 10% earn over $135,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is South Carolina a good state for occupational health and safety specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−2% vs. the national median of $90,150). Living costs are not included.