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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Salary in California (2026)
$49.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $75,690/year ($6,308/month) for a single filer
California is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Occupational Health & Safety Specialists (4th of 51), with a median about 14% above the national average. Of the 16,230 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $102,840 a year — though pay ranges from $59,760 for newcomers to $161,300 at the top.
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $59,760 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $77,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $102,840 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $129,490 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $161,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,230 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in California (occupation code 19-5011, “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary of $102,840 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $75,690 — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
| Gross (median) | $102,840 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,795 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,867 |
| California state income tax | −$5,488 |
| Take-home (annual) | $75,690 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $6,308 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist make in California?
- The median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary in California is $102,840 per year ($49.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $77,080 and $129,490.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in California?
- On the median salary of $102,840, a single filer in California takes home about $75,690 per year ($6,308 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.4%.
- How many Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 16,230 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.