Atmospheric and Space Scientists vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Who Earns More?
Atmospheric and Space Scientistss out-earn Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss by $9K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Atmospheric and Space Scientistss land at $99,070 and Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss at $90,150. The education gap is real: atmospheric and space scientist programs typically require bachelor's degree, while occupational health and safety specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Atmospheric and Space Scientistss is Maryland ($128,800); for Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Atmospheric and Space Scientists median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Atmospheric and Space Scientistss or Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss?
Atmospheric and Space Scientistss earn more nationally. The median is $99,070 for Atmospheric and Space Scientistss versus $90,150 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss, a difference of $9K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Atmospheric and Space Scientists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Atmospheric and Space Scientists or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Atmospheric and Space Scientists typically requires bachelor's degree. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Atmospheric and Space Scientistss get paid the most?
Maryland is the top-paying state for Atmospheric and Space Scientistss at $128,800/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Atmospheric and Space Scientists vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Atmospheric and Space Scientistss earn $124,920 vs. $102,840 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.