Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Tennessee
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Tennessee earn a median of $55,090 a year, −11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $55,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −11% ($61,560)
- Rank among states
- 45 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 310
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,030; the top 10% earn over $74,360. Nationally the range is $46,280 to $100,160.
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Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$81,190 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$63,960 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$99,080 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$63,400 median in Tennessee
- Construction and Building Inspectors$59,870 median in Tennessee
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$56,960 median in Tennessee
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Tennessee
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in Tennessee?
The median is $55,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,030 and the top 10% earn over $74,360. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for occupational health and safety technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 45 of 48 (−11% vs. the national median of $61,560). Living costs are not included.