Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $86,170 +2.7% vs national
Median hourly $41.43
10th percentile $50,570
90th percentile $120,640
Employed locally 120
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,570
    25th
    $68,290
    50th (median)
    $86,170
    75th
    $98,550
    90th
    $120,640

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 117% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 17% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $85,420
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $84,640
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $83,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $82,480
    Flagstaff, AZ $81,270
    Jacksonville, FL $81,060

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$49,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,820
    Chemical Technicians$67,600
    Forensic Science Technicians$58,770
    Biological Scientists, All Other$72,550
    Urban and Regional Planners$72,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Pensacola, FL is $41.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.73 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Pensacola, FL is 2.7% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $50,570 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,290.