Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Michigan
$87,530avg. a year
$42.08 an hour · 3,350 employed
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Michigan earn an average of $87,530 a year. That is $6,330 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $93,860. The best-paying metro area is Niles, MI at $107,550.
$84,080Median pay
$42.08Average hourly
+17%Avg. pay since 2020
#41Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Michigan metro areas
Average pay for occupational health and safety specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 15.
170 jobs
Niles, MI
$107,550
$51.71 an hour
230 jobs
Bay City, MI
$95,300
$45.82 an hour
3150 jobs
Ann Arbor, MI
$92,700
$44.57 an hour
470 jobs
Flint, MI
$90,500
$43.51 an hour
51,340 jobs
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
$89,870
$43.21 an hour
640 jobs
Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI
$87,700
$42.16 an hour
740 jobs
Traverse City, MI
$86,490
$41.58 an hour
8180 jobs
Lansing-East Lansing, MI
$86,220
$41.45 an hour
990 jobs
Midland, MI
$85,680
$41.19 an hour
1050 jobs
Saginaw, MI
$85,540
$41.13 an hour
11450 jobs
Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
$84,390
$40.57 an hour
1290 jobs
Kalamazoo-Portage, MI
$83,090
$39.95 an hour
1340 jobs
Monroe, MI
$80,700
$38.80 an hour
14100 jobs
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI
$78,530
$37.76 an hour
15100 jobs
Battle Creek, MI
$76,270
$36.67 an hour
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Michigan, charted
Pay over time
Michigan, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Michigan occupational health and safety specialists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Michigan vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93,860 | $45.12 |
| Michigan | $87,530 | $42.08 |
| Ohio | $96,350 | $46.32 |
| Wisconsin | $90,210 | $43.37 |
| Indiana | $87,930 | $42.28 |
Related jobs in Michigan
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$93,090
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$81,800
- Chemists$101,210
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$95,160
- Chemical Technicians$61,340
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$75,720
Average pay, Michigan, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in Michigan?
The average is $87,530 a year, and the median is $84,080. That is $6,330 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $93,860.
What is the hourly wage in Michigan?
$42.08 an hour on average; the median is $40.42.
Where in Michigan do they earn the most?
Niles, MI ($107,550), followed by Bay City, MI ($95,300). The lowest average among 15 metro areas with data is Battle Creek, MI ($76,270).
How does Michigan rank?
Michigan ranks #41 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 19-5011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national occupational health and safety specialists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.