Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Durham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,010 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Durham earn between $63,110 and $79,580.
- $54K10th
- $63K25th
- $73KMedian
- $80K75th
- $102K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,650 | $6,304 | $36.37 |
| Median | $73,230 | $6,102 | $35.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $63,110 | $5,259 | $30.34 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,580 | $6,632 | $38.26 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Durham vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Durham earn 15% more than the North Carolina average ($66,040) and 11% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | $75,650 | $73,230 | $54,490 | $102,010 | 70 |
| North Carolina | $66,040 | $61,760 | $49,400 | $89,340 | 720 |
| 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 Durham
On the average salary of $75,650, a single filer in Durham takes home about $59,540 a year, or $4,962 a month and $2,290 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Durham a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Durham area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.6), so the average $75,650 buys what about $77,532 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Durham ($60,720). A typical home costs $414,340, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other North Carolina cities
Durham ranks 1st of 6 North Carolina metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Durham$75,650
- Raleigh$71,980
- Fayetteville$69,340
- Charlotte$65,920
- Greensboro$65,600
- Winston-Salem$63,610
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in North Carolina
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 Durham: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Durham?
$36.37 an hour on average, and $35.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Durham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $63,110, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Durham?
About $59,540 a year ($4,962 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,650.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Durham than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Durham-Chapel Hill, NC (20500). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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