Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Lancaster, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lancaster, PA

Median annual salary $60,840 +4.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.25
10th percentile $48,820
90th percentile $88,990
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,820
    25th
    $48,820
    50th (median)
    $60,840
    75th
    $65,690
    90th
    $88,990

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 73% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 27% 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
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,800
    York-Hanover, PA $60,750

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$78,180
    School Psychologists$94,290
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$81,520
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$78,790
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$61,370
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Lancaster, PA is $29.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.78 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Lancaster, PA is 4.1% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,820 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,820.