Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Gadsden, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gadsden, AL

Median annual salary $76,270 -9.1% vs national
Median hourly $36.67
10th percentile $44,930
90th percentile $124,560
Employed locally 40
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,930
    25th
    $62,570
    50th (median)
    $76,270
    75th
    $94,070
    90th
    $124,560

    Gadsden economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $53,070 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 144% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 44% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,730
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Vallejo, CA $100,000
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,820
    California $99,530

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Gadsden, AL is $36.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Gadsden, AL is 9.1% 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 Gadsden?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,930 per year in Gadsden, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,570.