Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,080 a year or less, while the top 10% make $139,860 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Worcester earn between $78,940 and $125,160.
- $61K10th
- $79K25th
- $99KMedian
- $125K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $101,280 | $8,440 | $48.69 |
| Median | $99,150 | $8,262 | $47.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $78,940 | $6,578 | $37.95 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $125,160 | $10,430 | $60.17 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Worcester earn 5% less than the Massachusetts average ($106,540) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $101,280 | $99,150 | $61,080 | $139,860 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $106,540 | $103,970 | $68,490 | $153,770 | 3,390 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $101,280, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $75,336 a year, or $6,278 a month and $2,898 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Worcester a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $101,280 buys what about $98,788 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 2nd of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Boston pays the most ($109,250).
- Boston$109,250
- Worcester$101,280
- Barnstable$95,700
- Pittsfield$93,180
- Amherst$93,090
- Springfield$92,910
All Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Massachusetts
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 Worcester: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Worcester?
$48.69 an hour on average, and $47.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,080 a year and the 25th percentile is $78,940, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Worcester?
About $75,336 a year ($6,278 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $101,280. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Worcester than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.1%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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