Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Illinois earn a median salary of $84,816 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, +1.1% vs the national median of $83,910. An estimated 2,350 occupational health and safety specialists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $78,270 to $98,780 depending on location.
$84,816
Avg median salary in Illinois
$98,780
Highest paying metro
$78,270
Lowest paying metro
2,350
Employed in Illinois
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $98,780 | $76,090 | $117,120 | 1,810 |
| East Central Illinois | $92,800 | $67,290 | $116,690 | 50 |
| Peoria, IL | $89,860 | $68,930 | $104,900 | 100 |
| West Central Illinois | $85,280 | $64,480 | $106,190 | 50 |
| South Illinois | $81,590 | $72,430 | $104,330 | 70 |
| Rockford, IL | $81,540 | $64,160 | $102,490 | 50 |
| Northwest Illinois | $80,970 | $57,950 | $112,850 | 70 |
| Decatur, IL | $79,880 | $65,110 | $115,190 | 60 |
| Springfield, IL | $79,190 | $64,790 | $93,120 | 40 |
| Champaign, IL | $78,270 | $64,230 | $97,150 | 50 |