Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $53,510 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly $25.73
10th percentile $42,360
90th percentile $102,840
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,360
    25th
    $42,360
    50th (median)
    $53,510
    75th
    $74,390
    90th
    $102,840

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $66,880
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $51,310

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $49,220
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,380
    Conservation Scientists $57,340
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $55,110
    Urban and Regional Planners $67,550
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $62,360

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Jackson, MS is $25.73, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Jackson, MS is 8.4% below 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $42,360 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,360.