Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $92,870 +10.7% vs national
Median hourly $44.65
10th percentile $53,430
90th percentile $142,530
Employed locally 160
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,430
    25th
    $72,650
    50th (median)
    $92,870
    75th
    $110,680
    90th
    $142,530

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 3% below 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,190
    Fairbanks-College, AK $94,610
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $89,430
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $87,610
    North Dakota $84,020

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$48,100
    Biological Scientists, All Other$98,220
    Conservation Scientists$72,780
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77,850
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$104,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Anchorage, AK is $44.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.87 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Anchorage, AK is 10.7% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,430 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,650.