Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $55,990 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $26.92
10th percentile $47,500
90th percentile $83,510
Employed locally 90
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,500
    25th
    $50,290
    50th (median)
    $55,990
    75th
    $77,070
    90th
    $83,510

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Anchorage, AK $89,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $72,820
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $58,070
    Rochester, NY $55,050
    Syracuse, NY $54,980
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $51,960

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $68,890
    Physical Scientists, All Other $98,240
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $58,770
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,710
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,620
    Chemists $103,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Technicians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Albany, NY is $26.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.28 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Albany, NY is 4.2% below the national median of $58,440. 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 Technicians in Albany?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,500 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,290.