Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Lincoln
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,940 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,340 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Lincoln earn between $44,900 and $53,170.
- $40K10th
- $45K25th
- $45KMedian
- $53K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,570 | $4,214 | $24.31 |
| Median | $44,900 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,900 | $3,742 | $21.59 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $53,170 | $4,431 | $25.56 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Lincoln vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Lincoln earn 25% less than the Nebraska average ($67,760) and 26% less than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $50,570 | $44,900 | $39,940 | $62,340 | 50 |
| Nebraska | $67,760 | $59,180 | $44,900 | $117,220 | 200 |
| 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 Lincoln
On the average salary of $50,570, a single filer in Lincoln takes home about $41,392 a year, or $3,449 a month and $1,592 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lincoln a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lincoln area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $50,570 buys what about $55,219 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Lincoln ($49,800). A typical home costs $304,242, or 6.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other Nebraska cities
Lincoln ranks 2nd of 2 Nebraska metro areas for this job; Omaha pays the most ($88,810).
- Omaha$88,810
- Lincoln$50,570
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in Nebraska
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 Lincoln: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Lincoln?
$24.31 an hour on average, and $21.59 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Lincoln?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,940 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Lincoln?
About $41,392 a year ($3,449 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,570.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Lincoln than elsewhere?
The average here is 26% 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 Lincoln, NE (30700). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.7%.
- 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 1.44, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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