Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Rochester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,380 a year or less, while the top 10% make $80,210 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Rochester earn between $48,760 and $63,840.
- $42K10th
- $49K25th
- $59KMedian
- $64K75th
- $80K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $59,670 | $4,972 | $28.69 |
| Median | $58,850 | $4,904 | $28.29 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,760 | $4,063 | $23.44 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,840 | $5,320 | $30.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Rochester vs. New York and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Rochester earn 15% less than the New York average ($70,000) and 12% less than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is -4% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester | $59,670 | $58,850 | $42,380 | $80,210 | 70 |
| New York | $70,000 | $69,640 | $48,690 | $93,890 | 1,410 |
| 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 Rochester
On the average salary of $59,670, a single filer in Rochester takes home about $47,448 a year, or $3,954 a month and $1,825 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Rochester a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Rochester area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.0), so the average $59,670 buys what about $61,493 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Rochester ($51,210). A typical home costs $285,034, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other New York cities
Rochester ranks 3rd of 5 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($73,970).
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in New York
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 Rochester: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Rochester?
$28.69 an hour on average, and $28.29 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $42,380 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,760, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Rochester?
About $47,448 a year ($3,954 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $59,670. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Rochester than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% less 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 Rochester, NY (40380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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