Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $93,520 +11.5% vs national
Median hourly $44.96
10th percentile $59,080
90th percentile $122,670
Employed locally 120
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,080
    25th
    $70,140
    50th (median)
    $93,520
    75th
    $105,160
    90th
    $122,670

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,510
    Food Scientists and Technologists$62,950
    Chemical Technicians$45,610
    Food Science Technicians$50,480
    School Psychologists$84,870
    Chemists$79,680

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Southeast Minnesota is $44.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $59.57 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Southeast Minnesota is 11.5% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $59,080 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,140.