Salary comparison

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

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Healths earn a median salary of $80,060/year, while Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn $83,910/year - a difference of $3,850. Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Median salary

$80,060

$83,910

Hourly rate

$38.49/hr

$40.34/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$50,130

$50,610

Senior level (90th %)

$134,830

$130,460

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

84,930

128,430

Job growth (10-year)

N/A