Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $61,670 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.65
10th percentile $40,580
90th percentile $83,690
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,580
    25th
    $49,630
    50th (median)
    $61,670
    75th
    $76,860
    90th
    $83,690

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 98% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 2% 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
    Michigan $64,220
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $61,570
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $59,840
    Savannah, GA $59,140
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $58,630
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $56,980

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social Science Research Assistants$64,400
    Microbiologists$110,260
    Chemists$109,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$40,070
    Biological Technicians$55,190
    Biological Scientists, All Other$78,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Athens, GA is $29.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Athens, GA is 5.5% above 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $40,580 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,630.