Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for occupational health and safety technicians is $61,560 a year. By state, it ranges from $41,420 in Montana to $104,910 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $46,280
- 25th percentile
- $52,470
- Median
- $61,560
- 75th percentile
- $78,850
- Top 10%
- $100,160
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 30,590 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $104,910 | +70% | $58,010 | $119,920 | 570 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $84,640 | +37% | $52,470 | $131,280 | 60 |
| 3 | West Virginia | $81,470 | +32% | $60,040 | $91,190 | 320 |
| 4 | Alaska | $80,760 | +31% | $44,210 | $135,420 | 140 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $79,490 | +29% | $47,510 | $135,200 | 790 |
| 6 | Minnesota | $74,400 | +21% | $50,730 | $94,890 | 270 |
| 7 | Colorado | $73,110 | +19% | $56,640 | $97,460 | 400 |
| 8 | New York | $69,640 | +13% | $48,690 | $93,890 | 1,410 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $68,730 | +12% | $51,840 | $99,270 | 290 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $68,310 | +11% | $60,910 | $104,460 | 130 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $68,250 | +11% | $50,260 | $87,690 | 80 |
| 12 | Michigan | $67,310 | +9% | $48,490 | $112,080 | 450 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $66,930 | +9% | $48,340 | $103,940 | 270 |
| 14 | Illinois | $65,960 | +7% | $50,810 | $106,480 | 1,790 |
| 15 | Arizona | $65,480 | +6% | $49,520 | $82,840 | 440 |
| 16 | Ohio | $65,000 | +6% | $51,350 | $88,040 | 1,310 |
| 17 | Oregon | $65,000 | +6% | $56,280 | $95,200 | 230 |
| 18 | Maryland | $64,670 | +5% | $44,260 | $95,740 | 280 |
| 19 | Missouri | $64,490 | +5% | $47,410 | $105,930 | 270 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $64,440 | +5% | $51,730 | $92,060 | 640 |
| 21 | Maine | $64,240 | +4% | $56,310 | $83,710 | 140 |
| 22 | Georgia | $63,290 | +3% | $48,030 | $103,380 | 1,210 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $62,630 | +2% | $50,960 | $82,610 | 50 |
| 24 | Virginia | $62,380 | +1% | $41,470 | $96,530 | 840 |
| 25 | Delaware | $62,310 | +1% | $47,380 | $99,000 | 150 |
| 26 | Vermont | $61,960 | +1% | $54,390 | $82,600 | 80 |
| 27 | Nevada | $61,770 | 0% | $49,790 | $108,520 | 440 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $61,760 | 0% | $49,400 | $89,340 | 720 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $61,640 | 0% | $47,420 | $90,810 | 1,020 |
| 30 | California | $61,360 | 0% | $44,170 | $105,950 | 2,650 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $61,230 | −1% | $37,920 | $100,680 | 360 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $61,120 | −1% | $48,510 | $100,160 | 650 |
| 33 | Idaho | $60,670 | −1% | $48,150 | $105,230 | 240 |
| 34 | Indiana | $60,150 | −2% | $46,880 | $82,690 | 1,660 |
| 35 | Kansas | $59,740 | −3% | $43,410 | $91,370 | 480 |
| 36 | Nebraska | $59,180 | −4% | $44,900 | $117,220 | 200 |
| 37 | Florida | $59,140 | −4% | $49,590 | $85,390 | 1,000 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $58,490 | −5% | $45,030 | $92,460 | 420 |
| 39 | Iowa | $58,300 | −5% | $45,700 | $82,170 | 290 |
| 40 | Texas | $57,980 | −6% | $44,060 | $87,770 | 4,420 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $57,930 | −6% | $30,680 | $100,750 | 780 |
| 42 | Utah | $57,340 | −7% | $39,100 | $79,990 | 280 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $56,470 | −8% | $34,530 | $80,990 | 370 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $56,000 | −9% | $39,700 | $99,370 | 150 |
| 45 | Tennessee | $55,090 | −11% | $45,030 | $74,360 | 310 |
| 46 | Alabama | $55,010 | −11% | $41,780 | $96,350 | 880 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $50,840 | −17% | $40,100 | $76,490 | 510 |
| 48 | Montana | $41,420 | −33% | $37,440 | $89,630 | 60 |
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 Technicians salary questions
Which state pays occupational health and safety technicians the most?
Washington, with a median of $104,910 a year (+70% vs. the national median of $61,560). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays occupational health and safety technicians the least?
Montana, with a median of $41,420 a year (−33% vs. national).
Where do most occupational health and safety technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,420, with a median of $57,980.
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.