Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $81,620 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.24
10th percentile $57,510
90th percentile $127,710
Employed locally 440
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,510
    25th
    $66,990
    50th (median)
    $81,620
    75th
    $103,790
    90th
    $127,710

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 7% 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
    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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $66,140
    School Psychologists $104,290
    Chemists $76,820
    Psychologists, All Other $107,550
    Chemical Technicians $48,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $110,910

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Milwaukee, WI is $39.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.18 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 2.7% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $57,510 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,990.