Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Reno, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reno, NV

Median annual salary $65,120 +11.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.31
10th percentile $53,740
90th percentile $93,050
Employed locally 110
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,740
    25th
    $56,480
    50th (median)
    $65,120
    75th
    $76,940
    90th
    $93,050

    Reno economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 77% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 23% 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
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $61,330
    Jacksonville, FL $56,330
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $56,320
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $53,570

    Related occupations in Reno, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$48,730
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$93,600
    Biological Scientists, All Other$59,290
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$106,530
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$93,180
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$77,440

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Reno, NV is $31.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Reno, NV is 11.4% 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 Reno?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $53,740 per year in Reno, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,480.