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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

19-5012 Occupational Health and Safety Technicians



Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Minnesota 27034$36.00/hr$25.07/hr$29.81/hr$36.77/hr$41.44/hr$46.90/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Natural Resources and MiningN/AN/A
Construction10$40.45/hr
Manufacturing60$34.17/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities100$35.89/hr
Professional and Business Services40$41.65/hr
Education and Health Services40$36.90/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Public Administration10$39.51/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 10$34.17/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 20$28.40/hr12.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 20$40.92/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 20$24.71/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 20$31.47/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 20$37.50/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 20$40.92/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 20$28.59/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 30$31.98/hr19.0%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 30$29.75/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 30$36.40/hr0.0%
Southeast Minnesota 40$35.08/hr13.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 100$36.77/hr14.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 120$36.77/hrN/A
Minnesota 270$36.77/hr13.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 2,460$47.94/hr15.0%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,510$38.02/hr1.6%
Animal Scientists 100$43.81/hr3.4%


  • Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
  • Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  • Recommend corrective measures to be applied based on results of environmental contaminant analyses.
  • Maintain logbooks of daily activities, including areas visited or activities performed.
  • Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
  • Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
  • Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
  • Verify availability or monitor use of safety equipment, such as hearing protection or respirators.
  • Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.