Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $73,710 -12.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.44
10th percentile $48,110
90th percentile $105,450
Employed locally 110
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,110
    25th
    $55,370
    50th (median)
    $73,710
    75th
    $94,360
    90th
    $105,450

    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

    Related occupations in Southeast Missouri

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$64,790
    Forest and Conservation Technicians$56,440
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$52,400
    Biological Scientists, All Other$75,560
    Conservation Scientists$70,250
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$45,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Southeast Missouri is $35.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Southeast Missouri is 12.2% below 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $48,110 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,370.