Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Arizona

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Arizona nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,720 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.84
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $117,380
Employed locally 150
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $61,630
    50th (median)
    $78,720
    75th
    $95,290
    90th
    $117,380

    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

    Related occupations in Arizona

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $54,310
    Biological Scientists, All Other $83,350
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $64,690
    Urban and Regional Planners $72,360
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,020
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $95,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Arizona is $37.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Arizona is 6.2% below 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 Arizona?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Arizona. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,630.