Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Puerto Rico

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Puerto Rico nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $43,770 -47.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.04
10th percentile $26,540
90th percentile $90,370
Employed locally 30
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,540
    25th
    $32,830
    50th (median)
    $43,770
    75th
    $66,830
    90th
    $90,370

    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 Puerto Rico

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $43,980
    School Psychologists $93,040
    Chemical Technicians $54,980
    Chemists $52,050

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Puerto Rico is $21.04, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Puerto Rico is 47.8% 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 Puerto Rico?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $26,540 per year in Puerto Rico. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,830.