Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Peoria, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Peoria, IL

Median annual salary $66,550 +13.9% vs national
Median hourly $32.00
10th percentile $46,690
90th percentile $92,080
Employed locally 50
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,690
    25th
    $50,660
    50th (median)
    $66,550
    75th
    $78,320
    90th
    $92,080

    Peoria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,872 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 94% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 6% 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
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $75,670
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $72,640
    Rockford, IL $68,390
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $66,880
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $66,210
    Illinois $66,000

    Related occupations in Peoria, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemists$122,950
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,860
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$67,250
    School Psychologists$75,260
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$83,310
    Chemical Technicians$55,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Peoria, IL is $32.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.26 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Peoria, IL is 13.9% 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 Peoria?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $46,690 per year in Peoria, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,660.