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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Salary in New Jersey (2026)
$43.56 per hour · take-home ≈ $68,927/year ($5,744/month) for a single filer
New Jersey ranks 22nd of 51 states for Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 3,830 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs BLS counts in New Jersey, the typical worker earns $90,610 a year — though pay ranges from $54,580 for newcomers to $128,490 at the top.
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay range in New Jersey
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $54,580 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $70,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $90,610 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $110,990 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $128,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,830 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in New Jersey (occupation code 19-5011, “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Jersey
A median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary of $90,610 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Jersey state income tax, a single filer keeps about $68,927 — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
| Gross (median) | $90,610 |
| Federal income tax | −$11,104 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,932 |
| New Jersey state income tax | −$3,647 |
| Take-home (annual) | $68,927 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,744 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist make in New Jersey?
- The median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary in New Jersey is $90,610 per year ($43.56 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $70,760 and $110,990.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in New Jersey?
- On the median salary of $90,610, a single filer in New Jersey takes home about $68,927 per year ($5,744 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 23.9%.
- How many Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs are there in New Jersey?
- BLS counts 3,830 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in New Jersey 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 New Jersey 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 New Jersey.