Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Cape Coral, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL

Median annual salary $72,440 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly $34.83
10th percentile $43,930
90th percentile $138,280
Employed locally 160
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,930
    25th
    $50,420
    50th (median)
    $72,440
    75th
    $115,470
    90th
    $138,280

    Cape Coral economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,099 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 1% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,170
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $85,420
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $84,640
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $83,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $82,480
    Flagstaff, AZ $81,270

    Related occupations in Cape Coral, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$56,430
    Urban and Regional Planners$84,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$83,250
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$126,910
    Forensic Science Technicians$62,050
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$58,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Cape Coral, FL is $34.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Cape Coral, FL is 13.7% 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 Cape Coral?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,930 per year in Cape Coral, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,420.