Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $76,720 +31.3% vs national
Median hourly $36.88
10th percentile $57,230
90th percentile $115,870
Employed locally 80
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,230
    25th
    $65,680
    50th (median)
    $76,720
    75th
    $99,430
    90th
    $115,870

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,970
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $69,570
    Appleton, WI $67,790
    Winston-Salem, NC $65,680
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $64,860
    Kenosha, WI $63,790

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biological Technicians $49,630
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $80,940
    Chemists $73,920
    Biological Scientists, All Other $77,340
    Microbiologists $79,530
    Conservation Scientists $81,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Madison, WI is $36.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Madison, WI is 31.3% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $57,230 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,680.