Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Tennessee
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Tennessee earn an average of $82,020 a year. That is $11,840 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $93,860. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $84,260.
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Average pay for occupational health and safety specialists by metro area. Swipe to see all 10.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93,860 | $45.12 |
| Tennessee | $82,020 | $39.43 |
| Virginia | $95,070 | $45.71 |
| North Carolina | $91,730 | $44.10 |
| Georgia | $90,390 | $43.46 |
| Missouri | $88,140 | $42.38 |
| Kentucky | $87,530 | $42.08 |
Related jobs in Tennessee
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$108,390
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$64,560
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$58,560
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$84,680
- Chemists$88,400
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$84,350
Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in Tennessee?
The average is $82,020 a year, and the median is $81,190. That is $11,840 (13%) less than the U.S. average of $93,860.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$39.43 an hour on average; the median is $39.03.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($84,260), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($83,940). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Cleveland, TN ($74,070).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #50 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.