Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Appleton
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,660 a year or less, while the top 10% make $123,950 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Appleton earn between $79,460 and $104,780.
- $64K10th
- $79K25th
- $92KMedian
- $105K75th
- $124K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $94,830 | $7,902 | $45.59 |
| Median | $91,560 | $7,630 | $44.02 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $79,460 | $6,622 | $38.20 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $104,780 | $8,732 | $50.38 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Appleton vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Appleton earn 5% more than the Wisconsin average ($90,210) and about the same as the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton | $94,830 | $91,560 | $63,660 | $123,950 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $90,210 | $84,750 | $61,680 | $128,430 | 2,250 |
| United States | $93,860 | $90,150 | $55,000 | $134,950 | 140,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary after taxes in Appleton
On the average salary of $94,830, a single filer in Appleton takes home about $71,422 a year, or $5,952 a month and $2,747 every two weeks. Taxes take 25% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Appleton a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Appleton area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.4), so the average $94,830 buys what about $102,609 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Appleton ($49,910). A typical home costs $350,370, or 3.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in other Wisconsin cities
Appleton ranks 1st of 13 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
All Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Wisconsin
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,420).
- San Jose, CA$136,420
- San Francisco, CA$127,030
- Kennewick, WA$123,590
- Oxnard, CA$114,880
- Vallejo, CA$114,640
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Appleton: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Appleton?
$45.59 an hour on average, and $44.02 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Appleton?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $63,660 a year and the 25th percentile is $79,460, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Appleton?
About $71,422 a year ($5,952 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $94,830.
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Appleton than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($93,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-5011; area Appleton, WI (11540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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