Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Lansing, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lansing-East Lansing, MI

Median annual salary $81,500 -2.9% vs national
Median hourly $39.18
10th percentile $53,830
90th percentile $115,070
Employed locally 180
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,830
    25th
    $66,670
    50th (median)
    $81,500
    75th
    $102,630
    90th
    $115,070

    Lansing economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,886 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 115% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 15% 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
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Bay City, MI $102,060
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,310
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,530
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,470
    Minnesota $93,640

    Related occupations in Lansing, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,010
    Social Science Research Assistants $60,740
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $64,760
    Soil and Plant Scientists $61,710
    Physicists $67,710
    Biological Scientists, All Other $64,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Lansing, MI is $39.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.39 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Lansing, MI is 2.9% 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 Lansing?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,830 per year in Lansing, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,670.