Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Northwest Minnesota

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

Median annual salary $80,070 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.50
10th percentile $51,250
90th percentile $108,160
Employed locally 180
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,250
    25th
    $61,390
    50th (median)
    $80,070
    75th
    $101,130
    90th
    $108,160

    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 Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $67,140
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $75,350
    Conservation Scientists $74,070
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $75,590
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $54,720
    Urban and Regional Planners $64,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Northwest Minnesota is $38.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.20 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Northwest Minnesota is 4.6% 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 Minnesota?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $51,250 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,390.