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.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians to increase by 19.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 31,200 to 37,200 jobs. Its estimate of 3,800 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($61,560), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
31,200
Projected employment (2034)
37,200
Projected change (2024–2034)
19%
Annual openings (projected average)
3,800
Pay & Preparation
$61,560
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Reading Comprehension (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Writing (3.75/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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