Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $67,610 -19.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.50
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $110,750
Employed locally 460
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $53,260
    50th (median)
    $67,610
    75th
    $92,180
    90th
    $110,750

    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

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    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Kansas is $32.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Kansas is 19.4% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,260.