Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $59,960 +2.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.83
10th percentile $41,810
90th percentile $113,270
Employed locally 570
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,810
    25th
    $48,210
    50th (median)
    $59,960
    75th
    $79,700
    90th
    $113,270

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 64% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 36% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190
    Vallejo, CA $70,670
    Fresno, CA $69,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $69,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,260
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $66,210

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,470
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,720
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $100,330
    School Psychologists $108,130
    Chemists $82,370
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $101,540

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Los Angeles, CA is $28.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Los Angeles, CA is 2.6% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,810 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,210.