Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $100,730 +20% vs national
Median hourly $48.43
10th percentile $58,590
90th percentile $149,900
Employed locally 100
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,590
    25th
    $73,180
    50th (median)
    $100,730
    75th
    $123,080
    90th
    $149,900

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 98% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 2% 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 Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $100,240
    Vallejo, CA $100,000

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92,980
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$110,310
    Food Science Technicians$51,450
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$139,110
    Urban and Regional Planners$121,940
    Chemical Technicians$53,420

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Santa Rosa, CA is $48.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.30 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 20% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,590 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,180.