Summary
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Quick Facts: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians | |
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$70,480 per year
$33.88 per hour |
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See How to Become One | |
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122,600 | |
4% (As fast as average) | |
4,800 |
What Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technicians Do
Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures.
Work Environment
Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians work in a variety of settings, such as offices or factories. Their jobs often involve considerable fieldwork and travel. Most work full time.
How to Become an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist or Technician
Occupational health and safety specialists typically need a bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety or in a related scientific or technical field. Occupational health and safety technicians typically enter the occupation through one of two paths: on-the-job training or postsecondary education, such as an associate’s degree or certificate.
Pay
The median annual wage for occupational health and safety specialists was $74,100 in May 2019.
The median annual wage for occupational health and safety technicians was $51,550 in May 2019.
Job Outlook
Overall employment of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Specialists and technicians will be needed in a wide variety of industries to ensure that employers adhere to both existing and new regulations.
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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