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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011) in Northwest Workforce Development Area
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Northwest WDA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment120
Mean wage$43.80
Entry wage$30.97
10th percentile wage$25.30
50th percentile wage$40.68
90th percentile wage$65.82
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Public Administration3024.1%
Trade, Transportation,, and Utilities2019.0%
Professional and Business Services2017.9%
Construction2016.6%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Manufacturing20$51.98
Construction20$41.29
Professional and Business Services20$40.88
Public Administration30$40.09
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (19-5011)
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $40.68 $48.91 -$8.23
2022$39.17+3.8%$47.10+3.8%-$7.92
2021$37.43+4.7%$45.00+4.7%-$7.57
2020$36.45+2.7%$43.83+2.7%-$7.37
2019$35.71+2.1%$42.94+2.1%-$7.22
2018$34.89+2.3%$41.95+2.3%-$7.05
2017$34.16+2.2%$41.07+2.2%-$6.90
2016$33.44+2.1%$40.21+2.1%-$6.76
2015$32.81+1.9%$39.45+1.9%-$6.63
2014$32.15+2.1%$38.65+2.1%-$6.50
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $40.68 $23.90 $16.78
2022$39.17+3.8%$23.11+3.4%$16.07
2021$37.43+4.7%$21.86+5.7%$15.57
2020$36.45+2.7%$21.11+3.5%$15.34
2019$35.71+2.1%$20.51+2.9%$15.20
2018$34.89+2.3%$19.91+3.0%$14.98
2017$34.16+2.2%$19.34+2.9%$14.81
2016$33.44+2.1%$18.90+2.4%$14.55
2015$32.81+1.9%$18.42+2.6%$14.39
2014$32.15+2.1%$18.03+2.2%$14.12
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 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Southwest $45.16  130  
South Central $42.09  230  
Eastern $41.96  180  
North Central $40.99  320  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $40.99  320  
South Central $42.09  230  
Eastern $41.96  180  
Southwest $45.16  130  
Wages in other areas
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