Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Connecticut

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Connecticut nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,820 -3.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.86
10th percentile $55,730
90th percentile $120,530
Employed locally 30
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,730
    25th
    $61,970
    50th (median)
    $80,820
    75th
    $99,350
    90th
    $120,530

    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 Connecticut

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $95,460
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $99,820
    Chemical Technicians $60,360
    Chemists $87,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Connecticut is $38.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.19 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Connecticut is 3.7% 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 Connecticut?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,730 per year in Connecticut. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,970.