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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists In Demand

General Information

Description

Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector.

Industry areas

  • Government & Public Administration

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+13%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$78,570

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$41,180
$98,800
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 72%
  • Master's degree 18%
  • Post baccalaureate 4%
  • Post-secondary certificate 4%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Investigative — You have an interest in studying and researching objects, organisms, and other things.
  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.

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Knowledge

  • Education and Training
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • English Language
  • Biology
  • Public Safety and Security

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