Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $59,810 +2.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.76
10th percentile $41,730
90th percentile $97,980
Employed locally 240
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,730
    25th
    $50,040
    50th (median)
    $59,810
    75th
    $79,640
    90th
    $97,980

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 58% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 42% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $128,270
    Biological Scientists, All Other $105,160
    Biological Technicians $61,070
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $65,560
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $99,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $97,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in San Diego, CA is $28.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in San Diego, CA is 2.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $41,730 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,040.