Radiation Oncology Clinical 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