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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 19-5011. 422 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $83,000, middle half $66,015–$106,488.
Applications (LCAs)422
Median offered salary$83,000
Middle half of salaries$66,015–$106,488
10th–90th percentile$57,922–$137,296
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 117 | $63,898 |
| Level II (qualified) | 124 | $77,260 |
| Level III (experienced) | 69 | $93,420 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 82 | $135,200 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Site Safety and Health Officer19
- EHS Specialist17
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist14
- Safety Officer13
- Manager III, Safety13
- Safety Specialist I9
- Safety Specialist9
- Industrial Hygienist8
- Manager II, Safety7
- Environmental Health and Safety Specialist7
- HSE Manager6
- Health Specialist5
- Health and Safety Officer4
- Occupational Health & Safety Analyst4
- Industrial Hygienist II3
- Occupational Health and Safety Analyst3
- HSE Specialist3
- Vice President3
- Manager, Health, Safety & Security3
- Project Environmental, Health & Safety Manager3
- Drug Safety Associate3
- Safety Manager I3
- Environmental Health & Safety Manager3
- Public Health Program Associate3
- Environmental, Health & Safety Coordinator3
- EHS Coordinator3
- Laboratory Safety Specialist2
- Senior EHS Specialist 12
- Environmental Health and Safety Officer2
- Site Safety Specialist Lead2
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 68 | $85,000 |
| FY2024 | 106 | $75,000 |
| FY2025 | 135 | $77,810 |
| FY2026 | 113 | $92,700 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).