Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $57,610 -1.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.70
10th percentile $52,790
90th percentile $74,920
Employed locally 1,030
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,790
    25th
    $57,110
    50th (median)
    $57,610
    75th
    $58,100
    90th
    $74,920

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 67% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 33% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190
    Vallejo, CA $70,670
    Fresno, CA $69,760
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $69,190
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,260
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $66,210

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $92,230
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,890
    School Psychologists $124,200
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $96,390
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $96,600
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $47,490

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Riverside, CA is $27.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.81 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Riverside, CA is 1.4% below 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,790 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,110.