Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Rockford, IL make a median of $82,600 a year, or about $39.71 an hour. The range runs from $54K at the entry level to $103K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.15), which stretches that salary to about $89,636 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,175/month, or 22.5% of estimated take-home pay.
So what does $83K get you in Rockford?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Rockford’s Regional Price Parity (92.15). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Rockford
Rockford sits well above the national pay line for occupational health and safety technicians, local pay runs about 34% higher than the U.S. median of $62K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,175/month, 22.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.15 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 8% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Rockford offers a genuinely strong financial position for occupational health and safety technicianss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for occupational health and safety technicians in metros near Rockford, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $63K | $60K |
| Peoria | $76K | $83K |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $60K | $63K |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $59K | $63K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Rockford, IL
Entry-level occupational health and safety technicians (10th percentile) start around $54K. Mid-career wages sit at $83K. Top earners bring in $103K or more, a $49K spread from bottom to top.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $105K | +70% | 570 |
| Rhode Island | $85K | +37% | 60 |
| West Virginia | $81K | +32% | 320 |
| Alaska | $81K | +31% | 140 |
| New Mexico | $79K | +29% | 790 |
| Minnesota | $74K | +21% | 270 |
| Colorado | $73K | +19% | 400 |
| New York | $70K | +13% | 1,410 |
| Massachusetts | $69K | +12% | 290 |
| Connecticut | $68K | +11% | 130 |
| Wyoming | $68K | +11% | 80 |
| Michigan | $67K | +9% | 450 |
| New Jersey | $67K | +9% | 270 |
| Illinois | $66K | +7% | 1,790 |
| Arizona | $65K | +6% | 440 |
| Oregon | $65K | +6% | 230 |
| Ohio | $65K | +6% | 1,310 |
| Maryland | $65K | +5% | 280 |
| Missouri | $64K | +5% | 270 |
| Wisconsin | $64K | +5% | 640 |
| Maine | $64K | +4% | 140 |
| Georgia | $63K | +3% | 1,210 |
| New Hampshire | $63K | +2% | 50 |
| Virginia | $62K | +1% | 840 |
| Delaware | $62K | +1% | 150 |
| Vermont | $62K | +1% | 80 |
| Nevada | $62K | +0% | 440 |
| North Carolina | $62K | +0% | 720 |
| Pennsylvania | $62K | +0% | 1,020 |
| California | $61K | -0% | 2,650 |
| Mississippi | $61K | -1% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -1% | 650 |
| Idaho | $61K | -1% | 240 |
| Indiana | $60K | -2% | 1,660 |
| Kansas | $60K | -3% | 480 |
| Nebraska | $59K | -4% | 200 |
| Florida | $59K | -4% | 1,000 |
| South Carolina | $58K | -5% | 420 |
| Iowa | $58K | -5% | 290 |
| Texas | $58K | -6% | 4,420 |
| Louisiana | $58K | -6% | 780 |
| Utah | $57K | -7% | 280 |
| Oklahoma | $56K | -8% | 370 |
| North Dakota | $56K | -9% | 150 |
| Tennessee | $55K | -11% | 310 |
| Alabama | $55K | -11% | 880 |
| Arkansas | $51K | -17% | 510 |
| Montana | $41K | -33% | 60 |
Showing 1–10 of 48 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a occupational health and safety technician afford a 2BR apartment alone in Rockford?
Yes — at the median salary of $83K, rent takes 22.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,175/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for occupational health and safety technicians in Rockford?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new occupational health and safety technicians typically earn — is $54K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,229/month. At HUD’s $1,175/month FMR, rent would take 36% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is occupational health and safety technician a high-paying job in Rockford?
Local pay is 34% above the national median — $83K here vs. $62K nationally.
How does Rockford compare to the national average for occupational health and safety technicians?
Rockford pays $83K median vs. the U.S. average of $62K — that’s +34%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.15), the purchasing-power equivalent is $90K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in Rockford, IL?
The median is $82,600 a year, that works out to about $40 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $53,810, and experienced occupational health and safety technicians can clear $102,920. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $83K enough to live in Rockford?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $5,201/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,175/month, which eats 22.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a occupational health and safety technicians salary go in Rockford?
Rockford has a Regional Price Parity of 92.15 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median occupational health and safety technicians salary is worth about $89,636 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do occupational health and safety technicians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.