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Occupational Health and Safety Technicians In Demand

General Information

Description

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.

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.

$57,970

State-by-state Salary

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

$31,200
$103,790
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 60%
  • Master's degree 15%
  • Associate's degree 15%
  • Post baccalaureate 10%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

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

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.

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Knowledge

  • Education and Training
  • Administrative
  • Chemistry
  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Biology

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