Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $101,060 +20.4% vs national
Median hourly $48.59
10th percentile $60,090
90th percentile $143,810
Employed locally 810
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,090
    25th
    $79,760
    50th (median)
    $101,060
    75th
    $126,300
    90th
    $143,810

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 108% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 8% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,730
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,240
    Vallejo, CA $100,000

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $102,420
    Urban and Regional Planners $91,030
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $131,390
    Biological Technicians $62,570
    Biological Scientists, All Other $96,140
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $118,780

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Sacramento, CA is $48.59, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $74.35 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $60,090 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,760.