Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Kentucky
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kentucky
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Kentucky earn a median salary of $76,289 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $83,910. An estimated 2,000 occupational health and safety specialists are employed across Kentucky, with salaries ranging from $68,690 to $82,550 depending on location.
$76,289
Avg median salary in Kentucky
$82,550
Highest paying metro
$68,690
Lowest paying metro
2,000
Employed in Kentucky
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
inOccupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries by city in Kentucky
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paducah, KY-IL | $82,550 | $71,330 | $103,030 | 70 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $80,190 | $62,980 | $98,550 | 610 |
| West Kentucky | $79,910 | $57,830 | $99,700 | 260 |
| Lexington, KY | $78,260 | $61,930 | $105,490 | 230 |
| East Kentucky | $77,940 | $48,710 | $107,240 | 130 |
| Owensboro, KY | $76,400 | $56,430 | $101,860 | 50 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $74,960 | $56,640 | $97,830 | 70 |
| South Central Kentucky | $72,700 | $59,940 | $97,470 | 180 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $71,290 | $55,920 | $96,740 | 80 |
| Central Kentucky | $68,690 | $56,210 | $80,850 | 320 |