Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Illinois
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Illinois earn a median of $65,960 a year, +7% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $65,960
- vs. U.S. median
- +7% ($61,560)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,790
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,810; the top 10% earn over $106,480. Nationally the range is $46,280 to $100,160.
States ranked near Illinois
Similar jobs in Illinois
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$111,370 median in Illinois
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$98,270 median in Illinois
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$80,550 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$100,540 median in Illinois (broader BLS group)
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$62,400 median in Illinois
- Construction and Building Inspectors$78,340 median in Illinois
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Illinois
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in Illinois?
The median is $65,960 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,810 and the top 10% earn over $106,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for occupational health and safety technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 48 (+7% vs. the national median of $61,560). Living costs are not included.