Survey Researchers vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: Who Earns More?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists out-earn Survey Researchers by $21K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Survey Researchers land at $69,460 and Occupational Health and Safety Specialists at $90,150. The education gap is real: survey researcher programs typically require bachelor's degree, while occupational health and safety specialist programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Survey Researchers is Minnesota ($104,220); for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists it's District of Columbia ($111,530).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Survey Researchers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Survey Researchers or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists earn more nationally. The median is $69,460 for Survey Researchers versus $90,150 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists, a difference of $21K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Survey Researchers or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists has the better 10-year outlook at 12.5% projected growth, compared to -5.2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Survey Researchers or Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
Survey Researchers 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 Survey Researchers get paid the most?
Minnesota is the top-paying state for Survey Researchers at $104,220/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Survey Researchers vs. Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Minnesota, Survey Researchers earn $104,220 vs. $96,990 for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.