Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay range in Philadelphia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,780 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,990 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety technicians in Philadelphia earn between $61,420 and $83,840.
- $54K10th
- $61K25th
- $62KMedian
- $84K75th
- $100K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $72,320 | $6,027 | $34.77 |
| Median | $62,310 | $5,192 | $29.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,420 | $5,118 | $29.53 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,840 | $6,987 | $40.31 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Philadelphia vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety technicians in Philadelphia earn 13% more than the Pennsylvania average ($64,210) and 6% more than the U.S. average ($68,120). At the median the gap is +1% against the U.S. median of $61,560.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $72,320 | $62,310 | $53,780 | $99,990 | 290 |
| Pennsylvania | $64,210 | $61,640 | $47,420 | $90,810 | 1,020 |
| 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 Philadelphia
On the average salary of $72,320, a single filer in Philadelphia takes home about $57,487 a year, or $4,791 a month and $2,211 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in PA | $57,487 | $4,791 |
| Working in NJ | $57,259 | $4,772 |
| Working in MD | $56,484 | $4,707 |
| Working in DE | $56,165 | $4,680 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Philadelphia a good place for occupational health and safety technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Philadelphia area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.6), so the average $72,320 buys what about $70,519 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Philadelphia ($54,310). A typical home costs $390,463, or 5.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in other Pennsylvania cities
Philadelphia ranks 1st of 8 Pennsylvania metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Philadelphia$72,320
- Pittsburgh$67,500
- Allentown$65,360
- York$64,300
- Reading$63,240
- Lancaster$62,960
- Harrisburg$62,690
- Scranton$59,100
All Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries in Pennsylvania
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 Philadelphia: questions
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
$34.77 an hour on average, and $29.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $53,780 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,420, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety technicians take-home pay in Philadelphia?
About $57,487 a year ($4,791 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $72,320. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do occupational health and safety technicians earn more in Philadelphia than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD (37980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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