career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Occupational Health and Safety Technicians. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 19-5011 | 19-5012 |
| title | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Occupational Health and Safety Technicians |
| onet code | 19-5011.00 | 19-5012.00 |
| description | Review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and design programs and procedures to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury caused by chemical, physical, and biological agents or ergonomic factors. May conduct inspections and enforce adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals. May be employed in the public or private sector. | Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers. |
| job zone | 4 | 3 |
| major group | 19 | 19 |
| tot emp | 128,430 | 31,450 |
| a mean | 88,660 | 63,800 |
| a median | 83,910 | 58,440 |
| a pct10 | 50,610 | 40,550 |
| a pct25 | 64,410 | 49,510 |
| a pct75 | 105,390 | 74,810 |
| a pct90 | 130,460 | 94,670 |
| h mean | 42 | 30 |
| h median | 40 | 28 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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