Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Kentucky
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Kentucky earn a median of $61,120 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $61,120
- vs. U.S. median
- −1% ($61,560)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 650
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,510; the top 10% earn over $100,160. Nationally the range is $46,280 to $100,160.
States ranked near Kentucky
Similar jobs in Kentucky
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$107,760 median in Kentucky
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83,730 median in Kentucky
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$69,240 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$96,820 median in Kentucky (broader BLS group)
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$55,970 median in Kentucky
- Construction and Building Inspectors$60,200 median in Kentucky
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Kentucky
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in Kentucky?
The median is $61,120 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,510 and the top 10% earn over $100,160. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for occupational health and safety technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 48 (−1% vs. the national median of $61,560). Living costs are not included.