Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $47,830 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $23.00
10th percentile $34,990
90th percentile $69,680
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,990
    25th
    $45,700
    50th (median)
    $47,830
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $69,680

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190
    Lynchburg, VA $85,410
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $72,640
    Vallejo, CA $70,670
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $63,300

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $72,680
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $72,790
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $75,650
    School Psychologists $71,570
    Forensic Science Technicians $66,540
    Psychologists, All Other $122,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Roanoke, VA is $23.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $33.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Roanoke, VA is 18.2% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,990 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,700.