Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Wisconsin
SOC 19-5011 · Wisconsin · BLS OEWS May 2025
Median Annual Salary
$84,739
$40.74/hr
6% lower than the US national median ($90,147)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Is this a competitive Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Wisconsin in 2026?
Based on BLS OEWS wage percentiles, JOLTS May 2026 demand signals, and ECI Q1 2026 wage growth.
$Competitive · ~P50
P10$62K
P25$71K
P50$85K
P75$105K
P90$128K
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Demand: HOT. Demand is hot -- professional & business services job openings are running at 6.2% (JOLTS, May 2026), a tight market. Candidates have leverage, so a competitive offer sits at or above the median; below-median offers often will not close.
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Merit budget: Wages in professional services are rising about 2.6% a year (BLS ECI, Q1 2026). Budget a 2.2-2.7% merit increase to hold this role at market.
Bottom line
For a competitive 2026 offer, target $84,739 to $104,853 (market median to the 75th percentile). Lean toward the top of the range for senior or hard-to-fill roles.
Figures are market benchmarks from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; apply professional judgment before making pay decisions.
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
Next refresh: May 2027
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The median salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Wisconsin is $84,739 per year ($40.74/hr). This is 6% lower than the national median of $90,147.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.
Wage Percentiles: Wisconsin
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$29.66
$61,693
+12.2%
P25
$33.99
$70,699
+1.6%
P50MEDIAN
$40.74
$84,739
-6.0%
P75
$50.41
$104,853
-6.1%
P90Top earners
$61.75
$128,440
-4.8%
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+12.5%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
15K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
132K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
11% from new growth89% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Bachelor's degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
10K
$82,460
Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
NAICS 541600
8K
$77,340
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median occupational health and safety specialists salary in Wisconsin?
The median (P50) annual salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Wisconsin is approximately $84,739, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 6% lower than the national median of $90,147. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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