Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

SOC 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.

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Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 14.9% since 2020-21.

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Thresholds for Level III & IV

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Level III threshold: $62,650

Level IV threshold: $71,053

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$62,650

Level I$46,966

Level II$54,787

Level III$62,650

Level IV$71,053

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, CA	$54,579	$72,946	$91,291	$109,658
2	Anchorage, AK, AK	$55,224	$70,637	$86,070	$101,483
3	Farmington, NM, NM	$55,952	$69,410	$82,867	$96,325
4	Omaha, NE-IA, IA	$64,043	$73,445	$82,846	$92,248
5	Yakima, WA, WA	$55,661	$69,118	$82,597	$96,054
6	Santa Fe, NM, NM	$56,160	$69,222	$82,264	$95,326
7	Bellingham, WA, WA	$53,893	$68,037	$82,181	$96,325
8	Kennewick-Richland, WA, WA	$53,893	$68,037	$82,181	$96,325
9	Walla Walla, WA, WA	$53,893	$68,037	$82,181	$96,325
10	Albuquerque, NM, NM	$55,952	$69,056	$82,160	$95,264

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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

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