How much does an occupational health and safety technician make in Atlanta?
Median yearly pay for occupational health and safety technicians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $32.48 an hour or $5,629 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.48
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 38 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| 25th | $55,310 | $26.59 | |
| Median | $67,550 | $32.48 | |
| 75th | $84,060 | $40.41 | |
| 90th | $103,800 | $49.91 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for occupational health and safety technicians.
| Augusta, GA | $68,060 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $144,900 |
| Physical Scientist | $137,700 |
| Economist | $122,600 |
| Microbiologist | $109,300 |
| Food Scientist and Technologist | $108,000 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $103,100 |
| School Psychologist | $99,110 |
| Chemist | $97,930 |
| Biological Scientist | $97,160 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $97,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational health and safety technician make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $32.48 ($67,550 a year).
Do occupational health and safety technicians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $67,550 against $61,560 nationally, 10% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $63,290, so Atlanta pays 7% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for occupational health and safety technician pay?
38 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational health and safety technician make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,350 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.