Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,580 a year or less, while the top 10% make $100,160 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Lexington earn between $64,700 and $100,160.
- $54K10th
- $65K25th
- $88KMedian
- $100K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,400 | $6,867 | $39.62 |
| Median | $87,870 | $7,322 | $42.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,700 | $5,392 | $31.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $100,160 | $8,347 | $48.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Lexington earn 20% more than the Kentucky average ($68,730) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +43% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $82,400 | $87,870 | $53,580 | $100,160 | 140 |
| Kentucky | $68,730 | $61,120 | $48,510 | $100,160 | 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $82,400, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $61,766 a year, or $5,147 a month and $2,376 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $82,400 buys what about $88,708 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 1st of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lexington$82,400
- Louisville$62,460
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in Kentucky
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 Lexington: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Lexington?
$39.62 an hour on average, and $42.24 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,580 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,700, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Lexington?
About $61,766 a year ($5,147 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,400. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.39, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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