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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-5011 Occupational Health and Safety Specialists



Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 14014$37.49/hr$25.20/hr$28.73/hr$37.51/hr$44.90/hr$49.16/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction110$41.91/hr
Manufacturing220$39.55/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities150$40.98/hr
InformationN/AN/A
Financial ActivitiesN/AN/A
Professional and Business Services240$44.46/hr
Education and Health Services580$41.06/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other ServicesN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/A$41.57/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$39.02/hrN/A
Northeast Balance of State 20$40.50/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 40$33.22/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 40$40.69/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 50$40.89/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 70$42.11/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 100$40.20/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 110$38.36/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 110$38.30/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 120$40.68/hr4.3%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 120$42.25/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 120$41.99/hr3.5%
Northwest Balance of State 130$36.72/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 140$37.51/hr10.0%
Southeast Minnesota 150$41.34/hr4.2%
Central Minnesota 180$40.21/hr4.9%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 990$43.23/hr4.7%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 1,060$43.23/hrN/A
Minnesota 1,720$41.95/hr4.4%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians 220$28.83/hr4.7%
Animal Scientists 240$32.30/hr4.4%
Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors 490$60.00/hr6.0%
Food Scientists and Technologists 740$40.50/hr2.5%


  • Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
  • Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
  • Collect samples of dust, gases, vapors, or other potentially toxic materials for analysis.
  • Recommend measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials.
  • Investigate the adequacy of ventilation, exhaust equipment, lighting, or other conditions that could affect employee health, comfort, or performance.
  • Inspect specified areas to ensure the presence of fire prevention equipment, safety equipment, or first-aid supplies.
  • Develop or maintain hygiene programs, such as noise surveys, continuous atmosphere monitoring, ventilation surveys, or asbestos management plans.
  • Coordinate "right-to-know" programs regarding hazardous chemicals or other substances.
  • Conduct safety training or education programs and demonstrate the use of safety equipment.