Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Jackson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year or less, while the top 10% make $95,980 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Jackson earn between $43,850 and $70,220.
- $38K10th
- $44K25th
- $55KMedian
- $70K75th
- $96K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,760 | $5,063 | $29.21 |
| Median | $55,030 | $4,586 | $26.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,850 | $3,654 | $21.08 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $70,220 | $5,852 | $33.76 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Jackson vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Jackson earn 7% less than the Mississippi average ($65,350) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | $60,760 | $55,030 | $37,920 | $95,980 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $65,350 | $61,230 | $37,920 | $100,680 | 360 |
| 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 Jackson
On the average salary of $60,760, a single filer in Jackson takes home about $49,302 a year, or $4,109 a month and $1,896 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Jackson a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Jackson area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.0), so the average $60,760 buys what about $68,233 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Jackson ($42,850). A typical home costs $215,136, or 3.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Slidell, LA$52,430
- Tuscaloosa, AL$53,420
- Baton Rouge, LA$81,210
- Mobile, AL$65,330
- Memphis, TN$59,920
- Lafayette, LA$58,650
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 Jackson: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Jackson?
$29.21 an hour on average, and $26.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Jackson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,920 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Jackson?
About $49,302 a year ($4,109 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,760.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Jackson than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less 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 Jackson, MS (27140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.88, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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