Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,790 a year or less, while the top 10% make $102,820 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Washington earn between $60,340 and $89,040.
- $50K10th
- $60K25th
- $74KMedian
- $89K75th
- $103K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $75,140 | $6,262 | $36.12 |
| Median | $73,560 | $6,130 | $35.37 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,340 | $5,028 | $29.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $89,040 | $7,420 | $42.81 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Washington earn 10% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $75,140 | $73,560 | $49,790 | $102,820 | 250 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $75,140, a single filer in Washington takes home about $58,253 a year, or $4,854 a month and $2,241 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $59,139 | $4,928 |
| Working in MD | $58,333 | $4,861 |
| Working in DC | $58,253 | $4,854 |
| Working in VA | $58,185 | $4,849 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $75,140 buys what about $69,009 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$71,070
- Harrisonburg, VA$59,150
- York, PA$64,300
- Richmond, VA$62,850
- Harrisburg, PA$62,690
- Lancaster, PA$62,960
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 Washington: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Washington?
$36.13 an hour on average, and $35.37 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,790 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,340, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $58,253 a year ($4,854 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $75,140.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). 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 0.41, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.41).
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