Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Hanford, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $91,120 +8.6% vs national
Median hourly $43.81
10th percentile $56,770
90th percentile $130,390
Employed locally 40
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,770
    25th
    $72,850
    50th (median)
    $91,120
    75th
    $107,280
    90th
    $130,390

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 133% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 33% 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Food Science Technicians$46,960
    School Psychologists$103,010
    Food Scientists and Technologists$62,540
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$139,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Hanford, CA is $43.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.69 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Hanford, CA is 8.6% above 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,770 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,850.