Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Eastern Oregon

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

Median annual salary $78,740 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $37.86
10th percentile $48,020
90th percentile $99,710
Employed locally 60
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,020
    25th
    $58,750
    50th (median)
    $78,740
    75th
    $89,860
    90th
    $99,710

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$54,310
    Biological Technicians$43,770
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$82,220
    Conservation Scientists$72,550
    Biological Scientists, All Other$84,640
    Food Science Technicians$47,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Eastern Oregon is $37.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Eastern Oregon is 6.2% 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 Eastern Oregon?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,020 per year in Eastern Oregon. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,750.