Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $90,780 +8.2% vs national
Median hourly $43.65
10th percentile $69,060
90th percentile $115,100
Employed locally 170
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,060
    25th
    $79,250
    50th (median)
    $90,780
    75th
    $97,850
    90th
    $115,100

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 97% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 3% below 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
    Bellingham, WA $103,120
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $99,820
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,680
    Washington $98,300

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Urban and Regional Planners $92,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $82,510
    Epidemiologists $102,530
    Conservation Scientists $80,100
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,740
    Economists $95,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Olympia, WA is $43.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.76 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Olympia, WA is 8.2% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $69,060 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,250.