The salary statistics and trend of occupational health and safety specialists in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare occupational health and safety specialist salaries in different industries within the health care and social assistance sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,640 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,350 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $69,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $100,530 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for occupational health and safety specialists in the industry of nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities). The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) occupational health and safety specialists is $100,530. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent occupational health and safety specialists is $34,640.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of occupational health and safety specialists in the industry of Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,400 | -28.63% | 23.33% |
| 2015 | $72,550 | 11.00% | - |
| 2014 | $64,570 | 25.79% | - |
| 2013 | $47,920 | 9.77% | - |
| 2012 | $43,240 | - | - |
The average salaries of occupational health and safety specialists in 33 industries within the health care and social assistance sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of occupational health and safety specialists in a specific industry, use the links in the table.