Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary
in Lafayette, LA
- Middle 50%
- $76,620–$129,540
- vs U.S. median
- +16%
- Metro rank
- #10 of 136
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in the Lafayette, LA metro earn a median of $104,470 a year, based on BLS estimates for 200 jobs (May 2025). That is 16% above the U.S. median of $90,150 and 17% above the LA statewide median of $89,560. It ranks #10 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE200 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in other LA metros
3 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Baton Rouge, LA | $94,520 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $92,610 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $82,710 |
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Questions
What is the average Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Lafayette?
The BLS median is $104,470 a year (May 2025). Half of the 200 jobs pay between $76,620 and $129,540. The 10th percentile is $62,670 and the 90th is $137,520.
Is Lafayette a high-paying metro for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
That is 16% above the U.S. median of $90,150 and 17% above the LA statewide median of $89,560. It ranks #10 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make an hour in Lafayette?
About $50.23 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $104,470 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $36.84–$62.28 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.