Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Portland
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,110 a year or less, while the top 10% make $98,110 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Portland earn between $64,300 and $81,140.
- $53K10th
- $64K25th
- $72KMedian
- $81K75th
- $98K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $74,120 | $6,177 | $35.63 |
| Median | $72,170 | $6,014 | $34.70 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $64,300 | $5,358 | $30.91 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $81,140 | $6,762 | $39.01 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Portland vs. Oregon and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Portland earn 4% more than the Oregon average ($71,240) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +17% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland | $74,120 | $72,170 | $53,110 | $98,110 | 130 |
| Oregon | $71,240 | $65,000 | $56,280 | $95,200 | 230 |
| 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 Portland
On the average salary of $74,120, a single filer in Portland takes home about $55,700 a year, or $4,642 a month and $2,142 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $60,973 | $5,081 |
| Working in OR | $55,700 | $4,642 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Is Portland a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Portland area are 5% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.4), so the average $74,120 buys what about $70,309 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Portland ($60,690). A typical home costs $552,022, or 7.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Seattle, WA$90,860
- Boise, ID$69,810
- Reno, NV$74,880
- Sacramento, CA$64,890
- Vallejo, CA$79,220
- Stockton, CA$70,240
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 Portland: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Portland?
$35.63 an hour on average, and $34.70 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,110 a year and the 25th percentile is $64,300, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Portland?
About $55,700 a year ($4,642 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $74,120. Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Portland than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA (38900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.8%.
- 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). Portland-area Metro and Multnomah County taxes and the 0.1% statewide transit tax are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.54, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.54).
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