Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in The United States
(Técnicos en salud y seguridad del trabajo)
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians -- 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.
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) | 29-9012.00 |
Career Interests | CR |
Minimum education required | (High school) High school diploma or equivalent |
Minimum work experience required | (None) None |
Job training required | (Mod OJT) Moderate-term on-the-job training |
Growth Outlook (projected percentage growth in jobs per year from 2018-2028) | 0.75 (low growth) |
Current number of workers in USA (2018) | 19,900 |
Projected number of workers in USA (2028) | 21,400 |
Average Annual Openings in USA (2018-2028) | 1,300 |
Average entry-level annual salary in USA (2019) | * |
Average annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | * |
Average experienced-worker annual salary for all workers in USA (2019) | * |
Career Cluster | Health Science (Ciencia De la Salud) |
Major Occupational Group | Healthcare Practitioners and Technical |
* data not available
Salaries over $208,000 are sometimes shown as >$208,000 rather than the actual salary.
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