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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Salary in New York (2026)
$46.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $71,562/year ($5,963/month) for a single filer
New York ranks 13th of 51 states for Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 6,840 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $95,720 a year — though pay ranges from $60,320 for newcomers to $144,100 at the top.
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $60,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $69,840 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $95,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $122,380 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $144,100 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,840 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in New York (occupation code 19-5011, “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary of $95,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $71,562 — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
| Gross (median) | $95,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$12,228 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,323 |
| New York state income tax | −$4,607 |
| Take-home (annual) | $71,562 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,963 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist make in New York?
- The median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary in New York is $95,720 per year ($46.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $69,840 and $122,380.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in New York?
- On the median salary of $95,720, a single filer in New York takes home about $71,562 per year ($5,963 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 25.2%.
- How many Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 6,840 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.