Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $88,710 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $42.65
10th percentile $62,420
90th percentile $121,270
Employed locally 590
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,420
    25th
    $79,010
    50th (median)
    $88,710
    75th
    $101,930
    90th
    $121,270

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 103% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 3% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    Watertown-Fort Drum, NY $94,520
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,360
    Elmira, NY $89,180
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $88,070
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $87,350

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other$98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58,770
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,620
    Chemists$103,340
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$105,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Albany, NY is $42.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.35 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Albany, NY is 5.7% above the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Albany?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $62,420 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,010.