Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Peoria
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,980 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,370 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Peoria earn between $60,650 and $90,060.
- $49K10th
- $61K25th
- $76KMedian
- $90K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,120 | $6,427 | $37.08 |
| Median | $75,900 | $6,325 | $36.49 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,650 | $5,054 | $29.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $90,060 | $7,505 | $43.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Peoria vs. Illinois and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Peoria earn 3% more than the Illinois average ($74,570) and 13% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +23% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | $77,120 | $75,900 | $48,980 | $100,370 | 60 |
| Illinois | $74,570 | $65,960 | $50,810 | $106,480 | 1,790 |
| 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 Peoria
On the average salary of $77,120, a single filer in Peoria takes home about $59,408 a year, or $4,951 a month and $2,285 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Peoria a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Peoria area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $77,120 buys what about $84,533 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Peoria ($49,590). A typical home costs $172,742, or 2.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other Illinois cities
Peoria ranks 2nd of 3 Illinois metro areas for this job; Rockford pays the most ($80,950).
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in Illinois
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
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Peoria: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Peoria?
$37.08 an hour on average, and $36.49 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Peoria?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,980 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Peoria?
About $59,408 a year ($4,951 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,120.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Peoria than elsewhere?
The average here is 13% 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 Peoria, IL (37900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.72, this job is 1.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.