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Overview for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

SOC Code: 19-5012
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  • Career Cluster

    Government & Public Administration

  • Career Pathway

    • Regulation

Occupation Description

Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$64,670 - Annual Median Wage$50K$75K$100K
  • 10th Percentile $48890
  • 25th Percentile $56330
  • Median $64670
  • 75th Percentile $80860
  • 90th Percentile $100940

Best Job Matches With Shared Skills

Occupation Average Wage Typical Entry Level Education Current Openings
Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
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100%
Average Wage
$70,580/year
$33.93/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
109
Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
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85%
Average Wage
$82,000/year
$39.42/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Current Openings
238
Occupation
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
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77%
Average Wage
$87,810/year
$42.22/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Current Openings
97
Occupation
Fire Inspectors and Investigators
Bargraph indicating percent
74%
Average Wage
$62,040/year
$29.83/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Current Openings
18
Occupation
Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Bargraph indicating percent
74%
Average Wage
$50,510/year
$24.28/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Associate degree
Current Openings
102

Current Openings by County

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Adams county has 0 open job(s) Ashland county has 0 open job(s) Barron county has 0 open job(s) Bayfield county has 0 open job(s) Brown county has 3 open job(s) Buffalo county has 0 open job(s) Burnett county has 0 open job(s) Calumet county has 0 open job(s) Chippewa county has 0 open job(s) Clark county has 0 open job(s) Columbia county has 2 open job(s) Crawford county has 1 open job(s) Dane county has 5 open job(s) Dodge county has 2 open job(s) Door county has 1 open job(s) Douglas county has 0 open job(s) Dunn county has 0 open job(s) Eau Claire county has 0 open job(s) Florence county has 0 open job(s) Fond du Lac county has 0 open job(s) Forest county has 0 open job(s) Grant county has 1 open job(s) Green county has 0 open job(s) Green Lake county has 0 open job(s) Iowa county has 0 open job(s) Iron county has 0 open job(s) Jackson county has 0 open job(s) Jefferson county has 1 open job(s) Juneau county has 0 open job(s) Kenosha county has 3 open job(s) Kewaunee county has 0 open job(s) La Crosse county has 0 open job(s) Lafayette county has 0 open job(s) Langlade county has 0 open job(s) Lincoln county has 0 open job(s) Manitowoc county has 1 open job(s) Marathon county has 3 open job(s) Marinette county has 0 open job(s) Marquette county has 0 open job(s) Menominee county has 0 open job(s) Milwaukee county has 7 open job(s) Monroe county has 0 open job(s) Oconto county has 0 open job(s) Oneida county has 0 open job(s) Outagamie county has 7 open job(s) Ozaukee county has 2 open job(s) Pepin county has 0 open job(s) Pierce county has 0 open job(s) Polk county has 0 open job(s) Portage county has 0 open job(s) Price county has 0 open job(s) Racine county has 3 open job(s) Richland county has 1 open job(s) Rock county has 1 open job(s) Rusk county has 0 open job(s) Sauk county has 1 open job(s) Sawyer county has 0 open job(s) Shawano county has 0 open job(s) Sheboygan county has 1 open job(s) St. Croix county has 1 open job(s) Taylor county has 0 open job(s) Trempealeau county has 0 open job(s) Vernon county has 0 open job(s) Vilas county has 0 open job(s) Washburn county has 0 open job(s) Walworth county has 3 open job(s) Washington county has 3 open job(s) Waukesha county has 7 open job(s) Waupaca county has 0 open job(s) Waushara county has 0 open job(s) Winnebago county has 4 open job(s) Wood county has 1 open job(s)

Number of Jobs

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0Number of JobsBase-Year 2022Projected-Year 2032025050075010001250Highcharts.com
Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.3%
  • Job Openings 112

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Common Job Titles

  • Advisory Industrial Hygienist
  • Ergonomics Technician
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technologist
  • Safety, Health, and Environmental Engineer (SHE Engineer)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)

Typical Tasks

  • Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  • Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  • Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  • Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
  • Conduct worker studies to determine whether specific instances of disease or illness are job-related.
  • Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
  • Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
  • Review records or reports concerning laboratory results, staffing, floor plans, fire inspections, or sanitation to gather information for the development or enforcement of safety activities.
  • Evaluate situations or make determinations when a worker has refused to work on the grounds that danger or potential harm exists.