Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Boston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,030 a year or less, while the top 10% make $107,630 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Boston earn between $62,240 and $92,970.
- $55K10th
- $62K25th
- $77KMedian
- $93K75th
- $108K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,110 | $6,509 | $37.55 |
| Median | $76,820 | $6,402 | $36.93 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,240 | $5,187 | $29.92 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,970 | $7,748 | $44.70 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Boston vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Boston earn 7% more than the Massachusetts average ($73,150) and 15% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +25% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | $78,110 | $76,820 | $55,030 | $107,630 | 220 |
| Massachusetts | $73,150 | $68,730 | $51,840 | $99,270 | 290 |
| United States | $68,120 | $61,560 | $46,280 | $100,160 | 30,590 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary after taxes in Boston
On the average salary of $78,110, a single filer in Boston takes home about $60,195 a year, or $5,016 a month and $2,315 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NH | $63,780 | $5,315 |
| Working in MA | $60,195 | $5,016 |
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 Boston a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Boston area are 8% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.3), so the average $78,110 buys what about $72,146 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Boston ($66,620). A typical home costs $741,868, or 9.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Boston ranks 1st of 2 Massachusetts metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Boston$78,110
- Worcester$61,730
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in Massachusetts
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($95,030).
- San Jose, CA$95,030
- Hartford, CT$94,460
- Albuquerque, NM$92,400
- Seattle, WA$90,860
- Omaha, NE$88,810
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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Boston: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Boston?
$37.55 an hour on average, and $36.93 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $55,030 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,240, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Boston?
About $60,195 a year ($5,016 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,110. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Boston than elsewhere?
The average here is 15% more than the U.S. average for this job ($68,120).
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 19-5012; area Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH (14460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- 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 0.42, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.42).
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