Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $60,800 +4% vs national
Median hourly $29.23
10th percentile $48,910
90th percentile $78,890
Employed locally 60
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,910
    25th
    $50,070
    50th (median)
    $60,800
    75th
    $65,130
    90th
    $78,890

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,970
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,640
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $61,600
    Reading, PA $61,010
    Lancaster, PA $60,840
    York-Hanover, PA $60,750

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,600
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,990
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$61,030
    Chemists$64,580
    Economists$80,600
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$79,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Harrisburg, PA is $29.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.99 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 4% 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,910 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,070.