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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
Southwest Minnesota 307$31.44/hr$22.68/hr$29.89/hr$29.89/hr$35.81/hr$38.02/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Construction10$37.75/hr
Manufacturing70$36.94/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities110$32.38/hr
Professional and Business Services90$38.93/hr
Education and Health Services50$31.27/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Public AdministrationN/AN/A
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Minnesota N/AN/A14.3%
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
St Cloud MN MSA N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northeast Balance of State N/AN/AN/A
Northwest Minnesota 10$24.70/hr12.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 10$31.01/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 20$29.83/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 20$30.51/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 20$36.13/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 20$31.21/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 20$36.41/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 30$36.42/hr0.0%
Southeast Minnesota 30$36.13/hr13.3%
Southwest Minnesota 30$29.89/hr19.0%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 140$34.11/hr14.6%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 160$36.07/hrN/A
Minnesota 330$36.07/hr13.9%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists 2,390$45.66/hr15.0%
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary 1,340$36.92/hr1.6%
Animal Scientists 60$67.30/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.