Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (19-5012) in North Central Workforce Development Area



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North Central Workforce Development Area (1Q 2020)
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Estimated employment		30
Mean wage		$26.41
Entry wage		$11.88
10th percentile wage		$11.08
50th percentile wage		$25.50
90th percentile wage		$48.02

Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (19-5012)

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$25.50		$37.13		-$11.63
2019	$24.69	+3.3%	$35.95	+3.3%	-$11.25
2018	$24.04	+2.7%	$35.01	+2.7%	-$10.96
2017	$23.49	+2.4%	$34.20	+2.4%	-$10.71
2016	$23.12	+1.6%	$33.66	+1.6%	-$10.54
2015	$22.67	+2.0%	$33.02	+2.0%	-$10.34
2014	$22.25	+1.9%	$32.40	+1.9%	-$10.14
2013	$21.83	+1.9%	$31.78	+1.9%	-$9.95
2012	$21.40	+2.0%	$31.16	+2.0%	-$9.76
2011	$21.07	+1.6%	$30.68	+1.6%	-$9.60
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$25.50		$24.42		$1.08
2019	$24.69	+3.3%	$23.43	+4.2%	$1.26
2018	$24.04	+2.7%	$22.72	+3.1%	$1.33
2017	$23.49	+2.4%	$22.11	+2.8%	$1.38
2016	$23.12	+1.6%	$21.60	+2.3%	$1.52
2015	$22.67	+2.0%	$21.15	+2.1%	$1.52
2014	$22.25	+1.9%	$20.70	+2.2%	$1.55
2013	$21.83	+1.9%	$20.28	+2.1%	$1.55
2012	$21.40	+2.0%	$19.93	+1.7%	$1.47
2011	$21.07	+1.6%	$19.62	+1.6%	$1.45

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2020

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Eastern	$31.82	20
South Central	$26.32	60
North Central	$25.50	30
Northwest	$20.03	20

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$26.32	60
North Central	$25.50	30
Northwest	$20.03	20
Eastern	$31.82	20


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