Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,270 -7.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.09
10th percentile $30,160
90th percentile $79,660
Employed locally 130
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,160
    25th
    $40,890
    50th (median)
    $54,270
    75th
    $63,660
    90th
    $79,660

    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

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$67,610
    Conservation Scientists$45,880
    School Psychologists$65,260
    Chemists$59,820
    Urban and Regional Planners$89,430
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$62,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Kansas is $26.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Kansas is 7.1% 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 Kansas?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,160 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,890.