Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,800 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,300 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Richmond earn between $50,020 and $76,700.
- $39K10th
- $50K25th
- $60KMedian
- $77K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,850 | $5,238 | $30.22 |
| Median | $60,260 | $5,022 | $28.97 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,020 | $4,168 | $24.05 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,700 | $6,392 | $36.88 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Richmond earn 7% less than the Virginia average ($67,650) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $62,850 | $60,260 | $38,800 | $91,300 | 180 |
| Virginia | $67,650 | $62,380 | $41,470 | $96,530 | 840 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $62,850, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $49,880 a year, or $4,157 a month and $1,918 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 (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $62,850 buys what about $64,226 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 3rd of 4 Virginia metro areas for this job; Lynchburg pays the most ($76,910).
- Lynchburg$76,910
- Virginia Beach$65,080
- Richmond$62,850
- Harrisonburg$59,150
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in Virginia
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 Richmond: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Richmond?
$30.22 an hour on average, and $28.97 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $38,800 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,020, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Richmond?
About $49,880 a year ($4,157 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,850.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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