Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $127,960 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Providence earn between $58,040 and $101,970.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $80KMedian
- $102K75th
- $128K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $82,460 | $6,872 | $39.64 |
| Median | $79,820 | $6,652 | $38.38 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $58,040 | $4,837 | $27.90 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $101,970 | $8,498 | $49.02 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Providence earn 7% less than the Rhode Island average ($88,900) and 21% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $82,460 | $79,820 | $46,280 | $127,960 | 70 |
| Rhode Island | $88,900 | $84,640 | $52,470 | $131,280 | 60 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $82,460, a single filer in Providence takes home about $64,365 a year, or $5,364 a month and $2,476 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $64,365 | $5,364 |
| Working in MA | $63,038 | $5,253 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $82,460 buys what about $81,023 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$64,160
- Worcester, MA$61,730
- Boston, MA$78,110
- Hartford, CT$94,460
- Portland, ME$70,290
- New York, NY$73,970
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 Providence: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Providence?
$39.64 an hour on average, and $38.38 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $58,040, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Providence?
About $64,365 a year ($5,364 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $82,460. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Providence 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.49, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.49).
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