Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in California
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in California earn an average of $71,450 a year. That is $3,330 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $68,120. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $95,030.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for occupational health and safety technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 13.
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California vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $68,120 | $32.75 |
| California | $71,450 | $34.35 |
| Nevada | $71,640 | $34.44 |
| Oregon | $71,240 | $34.25 |
| Arizona | $67,860 | $32.62 |
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Questions and answers
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in California?
The average is $71,450 a year, and the median is $61,360. That is $3,330 (5%) more than the U.S. average of $68,120.
What is the hourly wage in California?
$34.35 an hour on average; the median is $29.50.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($95,030), followed by San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($82,850). The lowest average among 13 metro areas with data is Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA ($60,300).
How does California rank?
California ranks #15 of 48 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.