Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $82,830 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.82
10th percentile $52,290
90th percentile $122,080
Employed locally 270
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,290
    25th
    $65,680
    50th (median)
    $82,830
    75th
    $102,140
    90th
    $122,080

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 2% 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
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $101,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,820
    California $99,530
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $98,680

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Agricultural Technicians $39,340
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $101,880
    Soil and Plant Scientists $86,120
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,220
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,040
    Food Scientists and Technologists $63,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Des Moines, IA is $39.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Des Moines, IA is 1.3% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $52,290 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,680.