Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $97,300 +16% vs national
Median hourly $46.78
10th percentile $58,580
90th percentile $135,030
Employed locally 1,260
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,580
    25th
    $79,170
    50th (median)
    $97,300
    75th
    $122,140
    90th
    $135,030

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 95% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 5% 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
    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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $105,160
    Biological Technicians $61,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $92,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in San Diego, CA is $46.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $67.52 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in San Diego, CA is 16% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,580 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,170.