Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $78,260 -6.7% vs national
Median hourly $37.63
10th percentile $45,760
90th percentile $122,080
Employed locally 870
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,760
    25th
    $59,950
    50th (median)
    $78,260
    75th
    $101,730
    90th
    $122,080

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 110% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 10% 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
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $86,170
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $85,420
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $84,640
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $83,810
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $82,480
    Flagstaff, AZ $81,270

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $86,890
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $61,980
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,950
    Biological Technicians $46,840
    Chemical Technicians $45,590
    School Psychologists $82,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Tampa, FL is $37.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Tampa, FL is 6.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,760 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,950.