Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Portland, ME

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-South Portland, ME

Median annual salary $60,630 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly $29.15
10th percentile $54,220
90th percentile $84,180
Employed locally 50
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,220
    25th
    $60,630
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $75,790
    90th
    $84,180

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,602 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 32% 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
    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
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,990
    New Mexico $75,920

    Related occupations in Portland, ME

    OccupationMedian salary
    Biochemists and Biophysicists $96,110
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $66,790
    Biological Technicians $50,210
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $88,850
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $65,620
    Urban and Regional Planners $77,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Portland, ME is $29.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Portland, ME is 3.7% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $54,220 per year in Portland, ME. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,630.