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Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Salary Comparison (2026)

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Healths earn a median salary of $49,490/year, while Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn $83,910/year - a difference of $34,420. Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Median salary
$49,490
$83,910
Hourly rate
$23.79/hr
$40.34/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$36,130
$50,610
Senior level (90th %)
$85,630
$130,460
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
39,390
128,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Science
Science
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