Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Northwest Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $80,970 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $38.93
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $122,510
Employed locally 70
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $57,950
    50th (median)
    $80,970
    75th
    $112,850
    90th
    $122,510

    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
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $56,380
    Soil and Plant Scientists $100,490
    School Psychologists $73,400
    Agricultural Technicians $46,040
    Chemists $75,580
    Psychologists, All Other $63,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Northwest Illinois is $38.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Northwest Illinois is 3.5% 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 Northwest Illinois?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Northwest Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,950.