Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Northeast Virginia

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northeast Virginia nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $63,660 -24.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.61
10th percentile $45,490
90th percentile $128,940
Employed locally 70
National median $83,910

Compare Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Northeast Virginia stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
in
Northeast Virginia
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,490
    25th
    $54,550
    50th (median)
    $63,660
    75th
    $105,370
    90th
    $128,940

    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

    Related occupations in Northeast Virginia

    OccupationMedian salary
    Physicists $131,750
    Physical Scientists, All Other $138,130
    Biological Scientists, All Other $110,390
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $46,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $66,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Northeast Virginia is $30.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Northeast Virginia is 24.1% 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 Northeast Virginia?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,490 per year in Northeast Virginia. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,550.