Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $59,170 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.45
10th percentile $44,870
90th percentile $73,980
Employed locally 790
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,870
    25th
    $50,590
    50th (median)
    $59,170
    75th
    $60,010
    90th
    $73,980

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Washington $80,270
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,670
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,970
    Minnesota $73,970

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $81,210
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $77,480
    Chemists $74,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $86,380
    Physical Scientists, All Other $62,910
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $81,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Indianapolis, IN is $28.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Indianapolis, IN is 1.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $44,870 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,590.