Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.

What a Occupational Health and Safety Technicians does

Support occupational health and safety specialists by collecting data, conducting equipment inspections, and assisting with workplace safety testing and compliance documentation. They help identify potential hazards and track safety metrics.

Education & path

The typical entry point is a bachelor's degree. About 4 years.

Estimated cost of that path: ~$40,000. Estimated payback: ~3 years. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.

Related careers

• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists — $103,410/yr
• Occupational Health and Safety Specialists — $90,150/yr
• Environmental Restoration Planners — $82,220/yr
• Industrial Ecologists — $82,220/yr
• Climate Change Policy Analysts — $82,220/yr