Occupation Salary Profile

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

SOC Code: 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.

National Median (BLS)
$82,260
▲ +6.02% Nominal +2.67% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$83,000
▲ +10.67% Nominal +7.31% Real
Average Base Salary
$86,640
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
10,940
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $50,670
25th Percentile $63,810
National Median (50th Percentile) $82,260
75th Percentile $104,590
90th Percentile $127,980
P10: $50,670 P50 (Median): $82,260 P90: $127,980
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 105 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $83,000
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +10.67%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +7.31%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $59,864
25th Percentile $66,560
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $83,000
75th Percentile $106,700
90th Percentile $144,932
H-1B P10: $59,864 H-1B P50: $83,000 H-1B P90: $144,932
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists roles ($83,000) is +0.9% higher than the broader domestic BLS national median ($82,260).