Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $60,390 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.03
10th percentile $49,640
90th percentile $82,590
Employed locally 110
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,640
    25th
    $56,210
    50th (median)
    $60,390
    75th
    $76,010
    90th
    $82,590

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 12% 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $70,320
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $63,080
    Akron, OH $63,000
    Ohio $60,390
    Columbus, OH $60,370
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,170

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$82,290
    Chemists$78,230
    Biological Technicians$50,040
    Chemical Technicians$57,300
    School Psychologists$84,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Cleveland, OH is $29.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Cleveland, OH is 3.3% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $49,640 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,210.