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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Salary Comparison (2026)

Occupational Health and Safety Technicianss earn a median salary of $58,440/year, while Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn $83,910/year - a difference of $25,470. Occupational Health and Safety Specialistss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Median salary
$58,440
$83,910
Hourly rate
$28.1/hr
$40.34/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$40,550
$50,610
Senior level (90th %)
$94,670
$130,460
Education required
Varies
Varies
U.S. employment
31,450
128,430
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
N/A
Category
Science
Science
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