Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $86,190 +47.5% vs national
Median hourly $41.44
10th percentile $48,870
90th percentile $131,700
Employed locally 200
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,870
    25th
    $61,930
    50th (median)
    $86,190
    75th
    $102,440
    90th
    $131,700

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 55% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 45% 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
    Lynchburg, VA $85,410

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Decatur, AL $63,780

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$155,990
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$132,230
    Biological Scientists, All Other$132,630
    Biological Technicians$71,920
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$101,520
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$75,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in San Jose, CA is $41.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 47.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,870 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,930.