Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $80,010 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.47
10th percentile $42,680
90th percentile $117,960
Employed locally 40
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,680
    25th
    $61,600
    50th (median)
    $80,010
    75th
    $105,390
    90th
    $117,960

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 142% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 42% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $101,060
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,240

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$140,350
    Biological Scientists, All Other$84,810
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$119,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92,690
    Urban and Regional Planners$104,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in El Centro, CA is $38.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in El Centro, CA is 4.6% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,680 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,600.