Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Central Oregon

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

Median annual salary $73,950 -11.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.55
10th percentile $50,290
90th percentile $95,690
Employed locally 40
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,290
    25th
    $54,060
    50th (median)
    $73,950
    75th
    $88,380
    90th
    $95,690

    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 Oregon

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,310
    Biological Technicians$44,120
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$84,640
    Biological Scientists, All Other$79,790
    Conservation Scientists$66,560
    Foresters$74,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Central Oregon is $35.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Central Oregon is 11.9% 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 Central Oregon?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,290 per year in Central Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,060.