Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $79,110 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.03
10th percentile $47,370
90th percentile $140,460
Employed locally 1,390
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,370
    25th
    $60,750
    50th (median)
    $79,110
    75th
    $112,700
    90th
    $140,460

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,170
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $85,420
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $84,640
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $83,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $82,480
    Flagstaff, AZ $81,270

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $77,140
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $104,660
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,310
    Biological Technicians $49,650
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,270
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Miami, FL is $38.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $71.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Miami, FL is 5.7% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $47,370 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,750.