Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Tennessee
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Tennessee
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Tennessee earn a median salary of $73,970 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $83,910. An estimated 2,560 occupational health and safety specialists are employed across Tennessee, with salaries ranging from $60,620 to $83,750 depending on location.
$73,970
Avg median salary in Tennessee
$83,750
Highest paying metro
$60,620
Lowest paying metro
2,560
Employed in Tennessee
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
inOccupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries by city in Tennessee
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport, TN-VA | $83,750 | $65,210 | $96,800 | 180 |
| Knoxville, TN | $81,990 | $60,470 | $105,000 | 360 |
| South Central Tennessee | $79,360 | $59,800 | $105,110 | 80 |
| Nashville, TN | $78,900 | $60,840 | $100,800 | 700 |
| Jackson, TN | $78,460 | $62,360 | $91,710 | 60 |
| West Tennessee | $76,630 | $57,990 | $95,960 | 90 |
| Morristown, TN | $75,410 | $56,690 | $91,880 | 30 |
| East Tennessee | $74,570 | $55,050 | $96,020 | 90 |
| North Central Tennessee | $73,450 | $50,390 | $81,590 | 60 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $73,270 | $52,750 | $94,310 | 460 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $72,640 | $56,420 | $92,480 | 200 |
| Clarksville, TN-KY | $65,810 | $50,810 | $95,960 | 120 |
| Cleveland, TN | $60,720 | $56,020 | $96,240 | 40 |
| Johnson City, TN | $60,620 | $35,500 | $87,880 | 90 |