Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $101,920 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $49.00
10th percentile $61,250
90th percentile $137,970
Employed locally 80
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,250
    25th
    $78,530
    50th (median)
    $101,920
    75th
    $124,040
    90th
    $137,970

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 109% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 9% 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
    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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$95,100
    Food Science Technicians$50,630
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$133,820
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$61,130
    Urban and Regional Planners$103,270
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$67,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $49.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 21.5% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $61,250 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,530.