Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Indiana
$87,930avg. a year
$42.28 an hour · 3,870 employed
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Indiana earn an average of $87,930 a year. That is $5,930 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $93,860. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $102,080.
$83,470Median pay
$42.28Average hourly
+29%Avg. pay since 2020
#39Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Indiana metro areas
Average pay for occupational health and safety specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
12,250 jobs
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
$102,080
$49.08 an hour
21,260 jobs
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
$95,820
$46.07 an hour
3200 jobs
Evansville, IN
$93,810
$45.10 an hour
4700 jobs
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN
$92,290
$44.37 an hour
51,270 jobs
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN
$88,670
$42.63 an hour
680 jobs
Terre Haute, IN
$87,720
$42.17 an hour
760 jobs
Bloomington, IN
$87,110
$41.88 an hour
8230 jobs
Fort Wayne, IN
$86,590
$41.63 an hour
960 jobs
Columbus, IN
$85,350
$41.03 an hour
10120 jobs
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN
$84,320
$40.54 an hour
1150 jobs
Michigan City-La Porte, IN
$81,540
$39.20 an hour
12170 jobs
Elkhart-Goshen, IN
$79,960
$38.44 an hour
13100 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$78,530
$37.76 an hour
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Indiana, charted
Pay over time
Indiana, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Indiana occupational health and safety specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Indiana vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93,860 | $45.12 |
| Indiana | $87,930 | $42.28 |
| Illinois | $99,170 | $47.68 |
| Ohio | $96,350 | $46.32 |
| Michigan | $87,530 | $42.08 |
| Kentucky | $87,530 | $42.08 |
Related jobs in Indiana
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$98,910
- Chemists$88,080
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$91,480
- Chemical Technicians$61,580
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$62,240
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$78,210
Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in Indiana?
The average is $87,930 a year, and the median is $83,470. That is $5,930 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $93,860.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$42.28 an hour on average; the median is $40.13.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($102,080), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($95,820). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI ($78,530).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #39 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-5011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national occupational health and safety specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.