Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $73,460 -12.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.32
10th percentile $47,400
90th percentile $108,770
Employed locally 120
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,400
    25th
    $56,260
    50th (median)
    $73,460
    75th
    $96,230
    90th
    $108,770

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 94% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 6% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $101,390
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,240
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,820
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $97,640

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$74,200
    Biological Technicians$44,300
    School Psychologists$61,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$45,550
    Chemical Technicians$46,040
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Fayetteville, AR is $35.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Fayetteville, AR is 12.5% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,400 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,260.