Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $80,210 -4.4% vs national
Median hourly $38.56
10th percentile $55,730
90th percentile $115,790
Employed locally 270
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,730
    25th
    $65,630
    50th (median)
    $80,210
    75th
    $102,570
    90th
    $115,790

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 92% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 8% below 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $97,970
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $95,530
    Kenosha, WI $92,320
    Duluth, MN-WI $92,080
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $91,080

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians$49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$80,940
    Chemists$73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other$77,340
    Microbiologists$79,530
    Conservation Scientists$81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Madison, WI is $38.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Madison, WI is 4.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,730 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,630.