How much does an occupational health and safety technician make in California?
$61,360a year
Median yearly pay for occupational health and safety technicians in California. That is $29.50 an hour or $5,113 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.50
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 30 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 2,650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $44,170Median: $61,360Highest 10%: $106,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,170 | $21.24 | |
| 25th | $54,920 | $26.40 | |
| Median | $61,360 | $29.50 | |
| 75th | $83,080 | $39.94 | |
| 90th | $106,000 | $50.94 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $91,750 |
| San Francisco, CA | $80,390 |
| Stockton, CA | $75,190 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,530 |
| Vallejo, CA | $70,670 |
| Modesto, CA | $69,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $62,460 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $59,310 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $59,220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $58,050 |
| Visalia, CA | $57,800 |
| Oxnard, CA | $54,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational health and safety technicians.
| 27. Nevada | $61,770 |
| 28. North Carolina | $61,760 |
| 29. Pennsylvania | $61,640 |
| 30. California | $61,360 |
| 31. Mississippi | $61,230 |
| 32. Kentucky | $61,120 |
| 33. Idaho | $60,670 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational health and safety technician make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $29.50 ($61,360 a year).
Do occupational health and safety technicians make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $61,360 against $61,560 nationally, 0% more.
Where does California rank for occupational health and safety technician pay?
California ranks 30 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays occupational health and safety technicians the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $91,750 a year.
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.