Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Providence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,210 a year or less, while the top 10% make $140,280 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Providence earn between $80,860 and $120,430.
- $66K10th
- $81K25th
- $98KMedian
- $120K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $102,760 | $8,563 | $49.40 |
| Median | $98,320 | $8,193 | $47.27 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $80,860 | $6,738 | $38.88 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $120,430 | $10,036 | $57.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Providence vs. Rhode Island and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Providence earn 3% less than the Rhode Island average ($105,940) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is +9% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Providence | $102,760 | $98,320 | $66,210 | $140,280 | 350 |
| Rhode Island | $105,940 | $101,740 | $66,800 | $149,350 | 200 |
| 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 Providence
On the average salary of $102,760, a single filer in Providence takes home about $77,842 a year, or $6,487 a month and $2,994 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in RI | $77,842 | $6,487 |
| Working in MA | $76,304 | $6,359 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Is Providence a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Providence area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.8), so the average $102,760 buys what about $100,970 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Providence ($53,680). A typical home costs $524,867, or 5.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in nearby metro areas
- Norwich, CT$99,970
- Worcester, MA$101,280
- Boston, MA$109,250
- Barnstable, MA$95,700
- Hartford, CT$96,770
- Springfield, MA$92,910
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 Providence: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Providence?
$49.41 an hour on average, and $47.27 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $66,210 a year and the 25th percentile is $80,860, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Providence?
About $77,842 a year ($6,487 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $102,760. Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Providence than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA (39300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- 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). Rhode Island's Temporary Disability Insurance payroll contribution is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.55, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.55).
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