Salary comparison

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Salary Comparison (2026)

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographerss earn a median salary of $99,240/year, while Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn $83,910/year - a difference of $15,330. Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Median salary

$99,240

$83,910

Hourly rate

$47.71/hr

$40.34/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$58,790

$50,610

Senior level (90th %)

$178,880

$130,460

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

22,510

128,430

Job growth (10-year)

N/A