Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $73,110 -12.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.15
10th percentile $50,580
90th percentile $104,900
Employed locally 90
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,580
    25th
    $62,390
    50th (median)
    $73,110
    75th
    $88,000
    90th
    $104,900

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 119% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 19% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,920
    Napa, CA $98,120
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,530
    Lexington Park, MD $93,790
    Reading, PA $92,320
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,170

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $94,680
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $62,580
    School Psychologists $82,520
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $57,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Erie, PA is $35.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.32 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Erie, PA is 12.9% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,580 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,390.