Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,350 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $37.67
10th percentile $44,060
90th percentile $107,020
Employed locally 60
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,060
    25th
    $59,840
    50th (median)
    $78,350
    75th
    $80,330
    90th
    $107,020

    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 Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Forest and Conservation Technicians $51,630
    Conservation Scientists $72,840
    Hydrologists $84,300
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $74,410
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $84,850
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists $81,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Southwest Montana is $37.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.61 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Southwest Montana is 6.6% 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 Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $44,060 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,840.