Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $79,190 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.07
10th percentile $56,430
90th percentile $121,410
Employed locally 40
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,430
    25th
    $64,790
    50th (median)
    $79,190
    75th
    $93,120
    90th
    $121,410

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 106% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 6% 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
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $101,060
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,190
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $98,780
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $97,970
    Illinois $96,570

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$96,640
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$73,130
    Conservation Scientists$107,990
    Chemists$91,350
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$98,390
    School Psychologists$82,640

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Springfield, IL is $38.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Springfield, IL is 5.6% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $56,430 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,790.