Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $63,320 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $30.44
10th percentile $47,230
90th percentile $86,180
Employed locally 290
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,230
    25th
    $50,660
    50th (median)
    $63,320
    75th
    $75,780
    90th
    $86,180

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 75% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 25% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$80,480
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,870
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$108,270
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102,250
    School Psychologists$82,960
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,920

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Phoenix, AZ is $30.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 8.4% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $47,230 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,660.