How Much Do Occupational Health and Safety Techs Make?
Median annual salary and earnings of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians were $54,920 in May 2006. The middle 50 percent make between $41,800 and $70,230. The lowest 10 percent make less than $32,230, and the highest 10 percent make more than $83,720. Median annual salary and earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians in May 2006 were: Federal Government $68,890 Management, scientific, and technical consulting services $63,130 General medical and surgical hospitals $59,200 Local government $52,110 State government $49,690 Most occupational health and safety specialists and technicians work in large private firms or for Federal, State, and local governments, most of which generally offer benefits more generous than those offered by smaller firms.
