Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $60,370 +3.3% vs national
Median hourly $29.02
10th percentile $51,290
90th percentile $86,630
Employed locally 250
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,290
    25th
    $57,350
    50th (median)
    $60,370
    75th
    $74,690
    90th
    $86,630

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 76% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 24% 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
    Cleveland, OH $60,390
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $58,170

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists $96,700
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $90,670
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $79,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,720
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $82,800
    Biological Technicians $51,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Columbus, OH is $29.02, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Columbus, 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,290 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,350.