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SOC 19-5012·Life, Physical & Social ScienceOpportunity job
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Median wage
$63,981
10-yr outlook
+14.4%by 2032
Openings / year
94
Workers in NY
1,450
How pay grows with experience
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $48,134 |
| Median (typical) | $63,981 |
| Experienced | $76,522 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $76,090 |
| Hudson Valley | $67,443 |
| Southern Tier | $64,423 |
| Long Island | $63,563 |
| Capital Region | $61,833 |
| Finger Lakes | $56,667 |
| Central New York | $56,475 |
| Western New York | $55,610 |
| North Country | $51,490 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Life, Physical & Social Science) and pay more than a Occupational Health and Safety Technicians. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,199 median (+$218) · +15.6% by 2032
- Conservation Scientists$67,333 median (+$3,352) · +20.0% by 2032
- Forensic Science Technicians$80,293 median (+$16,313) · +21.5% by 2032
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations$82,419 median (+$18,438) · +13.7% by 2032
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$82,419 median (+$18,438) · +16.3% by 2032
- Chemists$85,962 median (+$21,982) · +2.4% by 2032
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