Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $65,990 -21.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.73
10th percentile $36,960
90th percentile $111,140
Employed locally 40
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,960
    25th
    $36,970
    50th (median)
    $65,990
    75th
    $85,320
    90th
    $111,140

    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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    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $98,280
    Conservation Scientists $77,940
    Urban and Regional Planners $73,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Massachusetts is $31.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Massachusetts is 21.4% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,960 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,970.