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How to become occupational health and safety specialistseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$90,150
25th–75th pct. $69,560–$111,690
Top pay (est.)
$175,400
Top 10% $134,950
Pay in 5 years
$106,700est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$126,200est.
$108,600–$146,600
Outlook score
73/100
★★★★☆ Good
AI replacement risk
60%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+18.5%
17K openings / yr

How to become occupational health and safety specialists

Typical education
Bachelor's degree
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
None

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

Key skills

Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Monitoring
4.0
Critical Thinking
4.0
Writing
4.0
Active Learning
3.9
Social Perceptiveness
3.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.3
Customer and Personal Service
5.0
English Language
4.5
Chemistry
4.5
Mathematics
4.4
Public Safety and Security
4.3
Biology
4.3
Administration and Management
4.2

What the work involves

Updating and Using Relevant KnowledgeProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersGetting InformationAnalyzing Data or InformationMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningNear Vision

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
74%
Master's degree
9%
Post-bachelor's certificate
9%
Associate's degree
4%
Post-secondary certificate
4%

Training before entry

1–2 years
22%
3–6 months
22%
6–12 months
17%
None / short demo
9%
2–4 years
9%
4–10 years
9%
Up to 1 month
9%
1–3 months
4%

Related work experience

1–2 years
30%
2–4 years
30%
4–6 years
17%
None
4%
Over 10 years
4%
6–12 months
4%
8–10 years
4%
3–6 months
4%

Job Zone 4 — considerable preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★★☆☆ Moderate (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as occupational health and safety specialists

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.