Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 28 metro areas • California
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in California earn a median salary of $94,005 per year on average across 28 metro and nonmetro areas, +12% vs the national median of $83,910. An estimated 14,210 occupational health and safety specialists are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $77,930 to $132,230 depending on location.
$94,005
Avg median salary in California
$132,230
Highest paying metro
$77,930
Lowest paying metro
14,210
Employed in California
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $132,230 | $100,890 | $172,910 | 960 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,600 | $96,210 | $152,310 | 1,850 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $101,920 | $78,530 | $124,040 | 80 |
| Sacramento, CA | $101,060 | $79,760 | $126,300 | 810 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $100,730 | $73,180 | $123,080 | 100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $100,240 | $71,360 | $123,510 | 160 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,000 | $72,190 | $126,040 | 150 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,720 | $75,490 | $133,260 | 5,600 |
| Napa, CA | $98,120 | $73,570 | $120,940 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,300 | $79,170 | $122,140 | 1,260 |
| Modesto, CA | $95,320 | $66,870 | $116,520 | 130 |
| Oxnard, CA | $95,190 | $74,750 | $119,500 | 250 |
| Redding, CA | $93,640 | $70,980 | $125,670 | 30 |
| Riverside, CA | $92,230 | $70,350 | $111,220 | 1,200 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California | $91,200 | $70,470 | $112,500 | 40 |
| Hanford, CA | $91,120 | $72,850 | $107,280 | 40 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $90,870 | $79,800 | $123,520 | 40 |
| Salinas, CA | $89,760 | $71,710 | $112,580 | 100 |
| Chico, CA | $88,640 | $74,690 | $106,000 | 60 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $87,760 | $66,060 | $106,270 | 90 |
| Stockton, CA | $86,110 | $67,850 | $102,530 | 240 |
| Yuba City, CA | $85,550 | $55,640 | $97,720 | 50 |
| Fresno, CA | $85,360 | $60,960 | $106,310 | 240 |
| North Coast Region of California | $82,560 | $75,500 | $109,700 | 50 |
| Merced, CA | $82,260 | $61,110 | $101,370 | 60 |
| Visalia, CA | $80,700 | $55,860 | $94,420 | 100 |
| El Centro, CA | $80,010 | $61,600 | $105,390 | 40 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $77,930 | $60,520 | $108,850 | 440 |