Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $78,270 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $61,550
90th percentile $121,680
Employed locally 50
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,550
    25th
    $64,230
    50th (median)
    $78,270
    75th
    $97,150
    90th
    $121,680

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 121% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 21% above 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
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $101,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,780
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $97,970
    Illinois $96,570

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,930
    Physical Scientists, All Other $61,370
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $79,220
    Soil and Plant Scientists $60,970
    Chemists $70,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Champaign, IL is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Champaign, IL is 6.7% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,550 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,230.