Occupation ยท SOC 19-5012
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of occupational health and safety technicians has no teleworkability classification in the source data. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 31,450 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $58,440 ($28.10 an hour).
US employment
31,450
Median annual wage
$58,440
Mean annual wage
$63,800
Median hourly wage
$28.10
Education and training
Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Job zone
3
Medium preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $78,420 | $19,980 (+34.2%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $80,060 | $21,620 (+37.0%) | 5 | Bachelor's degree |
| Environmental Engineers | $104,170 | $45,730 (+78.3%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $61,490 | $3,050 (+5.2%) | 3 | Bachelor's degree |
| Managers, All Other | $136,550 | $78,110 (+133.7%) | 4 | Bachelor's degree |
States with the most jobs
- 1. Texas5,140
- 2. California3,760
- 3. Illinois1,910
- 4. Indiana1,650
- 5. Georgia1,500
- 6. New York1,450
- 7. Ohio1,140
- 8. Wisconsin900
- 9. Pennsylvania870
- 10. Virginia810
States that pay the most
- 1. Washington$80,270
- 2. Rhode Island$79,530
- 3. Alaska$76,290
- 4. New Mexico$75,920
- 5. Minnesota$73,970
- 6. Oregon$68,640
- 7. Colorado$66,560
- 8. Illinois$66,000
- 9. New Jersey$65,340
- 10. Massachusetts$65,010
Median annual wage. Based on 50 states and territories with published figures.
Related occupations
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- Biological TechniciansOn-site
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologistsn/a
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherTeleworkable
- School Psychologistsn/a
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