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

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$61,560
25th–75th pct. $52,470–$78,850
Top pay (est.)
$130,200
Top 10% $100,160
Pay in 5 years
$72,900est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$86,300est.
$74,200–$100,200
Outlook score
67/100
★★★☆☆ Good
AI replacement risk
61%
High
Job growth (10 yr)
+19.4%
3,800 openings / yr

How to become occupational health and safety technicians

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Moderate-term on-the-job training

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 Technicians

Key skills

Critical Thinking
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Reading Comprehension
3.9
Writing
3.9
Speaking
3.8
Monitoring
3.8
Judgment and Decision Making
3.2
Complex Problem Solving
3.2

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Education and Training
5.7
English Language
4.7
Mathematics
4.6
Engineering and Technology
4.6
Customer and Personal Service
4.6
Public Safety and Security
4.5
Administrative
4.2
Computers and Electronics
4.2

What the work involves

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Important abilities

Problem SensitivityOral ExpressionOral ComprehensionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningWritten Comprehension

Education of workers

Bachelor's degree
48%
Associate's degree
19%
Some college
10%
High school diploma
10%
Master's degree
5%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Post-bachelor's certificate
5%

Training before entry

1–2 years
24%
3–6 months
24%
6–12 months
19%
1–3 months
14%
2–4 years
10%
4–10 years
5%
Up to 1 month
5%

Related work experience

1–2 years
38%
2–4 years
29%
4–6 years
14%
None
5%
Over 10 years
5%
6–12 months
5%
8–10 years
5%

Job Zone 3 — medium 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 technicians

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.