Careers · Occupational Health and Safety Technicians · Rhode Island
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Rhode Island
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians collect data on workplace environments and help put safety programs into action. They measure chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards to protect workers from injury and illness In Rhode Island the median pay is $84,640 a year, 37% above the national median of $61,560.
$84,640median pay in Rhode Island, per year
$65,840–$106,290middle half earn
60employed in Rhode Island
$61,560U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Rhode Island
223open roles like this on employer career sites, 1 in Rhode Island or remote
15employers hiring
42posted in the last 7 days
CA · FL · TXwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingWritingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making
Knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentEngineering and TechnologyMathematics (knowledge)
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians.
Licenses and training in Rhode Island
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in other states
Washington · $104,910West Virginia · $81,470Alaska · $80,760New Mexico · $79,490Minnesota · $74,400Colorado · $73,110New York · $69,640Massachusetts · $68,730Connecticut · $68,310Wyoming · $68,250
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational health and safety technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against occupational health and safety technicians and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 19-5012.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Rhode Island, annual.