Assistant Professor
Wellstar Health Systems

Job Outlook
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), overall employment of occupational health and safety specialists and technicians is projected to grow 4 percent from 2019 to 2029, about as fast as the average for all occupations. Specialists and technicians will be needed in a wide variety of industries to ensure that employers adhere to both existing and new regulations.

Pay
According to BLS, the median annual wage for occupational health and safety specialists was $76,340 in May 2020, while the median annual wage for occupational health and safety technicians was $53,340 in May 2020.

Here are some occupations within Health and Safety:

• Occupational Health Specialist
• Respiratory Specialist
• Behavior Support Specialist
• Chaplain
• Fire Inspectors
• Health and Safety Engineers
• Environmental Scientists and Specialists
• Construction and Building Inspectors