Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,890 a year or less, while the top 10% make $135,350 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Augusta earn between $73,550 and $109,710.
- $54K10th
- $74K25th
- $93KMedian
- $110K75th
- $135K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,620 | $7,885 | $45.49 |
| Median | $93,000 | $7,750 | $44.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $73,550 | $6,129 | $35.36 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $109,710 | $9,142 | $52.75 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Augusta earn 5% more than the Georgia average ($90,390) and about the same as the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $94,620 | $93,000 | $53,890 | $135,350 | 350 |
| Georgia | $90,390 | $85,450 | $51,670 | $132,420 | 3,220 |
| United States | $93,860 | $90,150 | $55,000 | $134,950 | 140,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $94,620, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $71,422 a year, or $5,952 a month and $2,747 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in SC | $71,437 | $5,953 |
| Working in GA | $71,422 | $5,952 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $94,620 buys what about $102,956 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 2nd of 12 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($94,850).
All Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,420).
- San Jose, CA$136,420
- San Francisco, CA$127,030
- Kennewick, WA$123,590
- Oxnard, CA$114,880
- Vallejo, CA$114,640
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Augusta: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Augusta?
$45.49 an hour on average, and $44.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,890 a year and the 25th percentile is $73,550, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Augusta?
About $71,422 a year ($5,952 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,620.
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($93,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-5011; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.65, this job is 1.6 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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