Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Scranton, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $60,570 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly $29.12
10th percentile $48,550
90th percentile $78,380
Employed locally 60
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,550
    25th
    $52,860
    50th (median)
    $60,570
    75th
    $61,640
    90th
    $78,380

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 95% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 5% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $73,970
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $62,640
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $61,600
    Reading, PA $61,010
    Lancaster, PA $60,840
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $60,800

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $79,420
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $76,400
    Chemists $79,950
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $80,160
    Chemical Technicians $48,630
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $55,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Scranton, PA is $29.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Scranton, PA is 3.6% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,550 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,860.