Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $132,230 +57.6% vs national
Median hourly $63.57
10th percentile $70,040
90th percentile $201,910
Employed locally 960
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,040
    25th
    $100,890
    50th (median)
    $132,230
    75th
    $172,910
    90th
    $201,910

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 84% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Bellingham, WA $103,120

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Vallejo, CA $100,000

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$155,990
    Biological Scientists, All Other$132,630
    Biological Technicians$71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$75,670
    Chemists$109,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in San Jose, CA is $63.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $94.82 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in San Jose, CA is 57.6% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $70,040 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,890.