How much does an occupational health and safety technician make in Washington?
$73,560a year
Median yearly pay for occupational health and safety technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $35.37 an hour or $6,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.37
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among cities
- 23 of 144
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,790Median: $73,560Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,790 | $23.94 | |
| 25th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| Median | $73,560 | $35.37 | |
| 75th | $89,040 | $42.81 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.43 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for occupational health and safety technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $171,600 |
| Physical Scientist | $171,000 |
| Astronomer | $156,800 |
| Economist | $156,800 |
| Political Scientist | $156,700 |
| Hydrologist | $152,700 |
| Chemist | $144,700 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $138,300 |
| Geoscientist | $132,600 |
| Psychologist | $129,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational health and safety technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $35.37 ($73,560 a year).
Do occupational health and safety technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $73,560 against $61,560 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Washington rank for occupational health and safety technician pay?
23 of 144 metro areas with data.
How much does an occupational health and safety technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.