Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $77,680 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.35
10th percentile $49,400
90th percentile $126,830
Employed locally 310
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,400
    25th
    $61,030
    50th (median)
    $77,680
    75th
    $101,620
    90th
    $126,830

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 114% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 14% 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
    Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ $87,920
    Flagstaff, AZ $81,270
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $80,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $77,940
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $74,050
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $73,840

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,130
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $95,990
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,510
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $124,250
    Forensic Science Technicians $57,940
    School Psychologists $76,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Tucson, AZ is $37.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Tucson, AZ is 7.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $49,400 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,030.