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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$89,480

Mean: $93,860

~$69,794 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$43.02

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

A

Very affordable

Affordability score: 100/100

Monthly surplus

$3,749/mo

Savings rate

60%

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Phoenix, AZ — median $89,480/year, range $75,970-$106,140

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$75,970

Median

$89,480

75th %

$106,140

Median is in the 45th percentile of the typical range

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About Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Phoenix, AZ

Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Phoenix, AZ earn a median of $89,480 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $93,860, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most occupational health and safety specialists in this area earn between $75,970 and $106,140. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $43.02 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

8% growthFaster than average (BLS 2024–2034)

8% growth. Post-pandemic, companies take workplace safety more seriously. Add ESG reporting requirements and stricter OSHA enforcement, and you get sustained demand across construction, manufacturing, and energy.

Worth knowing: CSP (Certified Safety Professional) is the key credential. Without it, you're capped. With it, especially in oil & gas or pharmaceutical manufacturing, you can clear $100K+ in most markets.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a occupational health and safety specialists in Phoenix?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $89,480. The average (mean) is $93,860, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a occupational health and safety specialists make per hour in Phoenix?

About $43.02/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for occupational health and safety specialists in Phoenix?

The middle 50% earn between $75,970 and $106,140. Below $75,970 is typically entry-level; above $106,140 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $89,480 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$89,480$69,794
Monthly$7,457$5,816
Biweekly$3,442$2,684
Weekly$1,721$1,342
Hourly (40h/wk)$43.02$33.55
Hourly (35h/wk)$49.16$38.35
Hourly (30h/wk)$57.36$44.74
Daily (8h)$344$268

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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