Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $92,230 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly $44.34
10th percentile $53,400
90th percentile $131,220
Employed locally 1,200
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,400
    25th
    $70,350
    50th (median)
    $92,230
    75th
    $111,220
    90th
    $131,220

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 7% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $101,920
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $101,060
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,240

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $57,610
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Riverside, CA is $44.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Riverside, CA is 9.9% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $53,400 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,350.