Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Central Missouri

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Central Missouri nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $85,330 +1.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.02
10th percentile $48,110
90th percentile $113,730
Employed locally 120
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,110
    25th
    $55,890
    50th (median)
    $85,330
    75th
    $99,040
    90th
    $113,730

    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 Central Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$60,010
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$66,890
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$58,960
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$83,510
    Chemists$69,170
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$63,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Central Missouri is $41.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Central Missouri is 1.7% 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 Central Missouri?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,110 per year in Central Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,890.