Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Modesto
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,440 a year or less, while the top 10% make $114,780 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Modesto earn between $62,650 and $81,720.
- $54K10th
- $63K25th
- $69KMedian
- $82K75th
- $115K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,860 | $6,238 | $35.99 |
| Median | $69,100 | $5,758 | $33.22 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,650 | $5,221 | $30.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,720 | $6,810 | $39.29 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Modesto vs. California and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Modesto earn 5% more than the California average ($71,450) and 10% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +12% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modesto | $74,860 | $69,100 | $54,440 | $114,780 | 50 |
| California | $71,450 | $61,360 | $44,170 | $105,950 | 2,650 |
| United States | $68,120 | $61,560 | $46,280 | $100,160 | 30,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary after taxes in Modesto
On the average salary of $74,860, a single filer in Modesto takes home about $58,578 a year, or $4,881 a month and $2,253 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Modesto a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Modesto area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.1), so the average $74,860 buys what about $71,906 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Modesto ($50,610). A typical home costs $468,302, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other California cities
Modesto ranks 4th of 13 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($95,030).
- San Jose$95,030
- San Francisco$82,850
- Vallejo$79,220
- Modesto$74,860
- Stockton$70,240
- Fresno$69,690
- San Diego$68,590
- Los Angeles$66,690
- Visalia$65,110
- Sacramento$64,890
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($95,030).
- San Jose, CA$95,030
- Hartford, CT$94,460
- Albuquerque, NM$92,400
- Seattle, WA$90,860
- Omaha, NE$88,810
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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Modesto: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Modesto?
$35.99 an hour on average, and $33.22 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Modesto?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,440 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Modesto?
About $58,578 a year ($4,881 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,860. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Modesto than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-5012; area Modesto, CA (33700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.36, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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