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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Salary in Maine (2026)
$46.94 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,655/year ($5,971/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 10th of 51 states for Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay, with a median about 8% above the national average. Of the 600 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $97,640 a year — though pay ranges from $58,580 for newcomers to $118,280 at the top.
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $58,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $74,150 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $97,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $107,590 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $118,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 600 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in Maine (occupation code 19-5011, “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary of $97,640 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,655 — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
| Gross (median) | $97,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,651 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,469 |
| Maine state income tax | −$5,865 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,655 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,971 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist make in Maine?
- The median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary in Maine is $97,640 per year ($46.94 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $74,150 and $107,590.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in Maine?
- On the median salary of $97,640, a single filer in Maine takes home about $71,655 per year ($5,971 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 26.6%.
- How many Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 600 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.