- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Government and Public Administration
- Annual Median Wage$ 84,396$60,620
$127,941Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Fast Growing
- Occupational health and safety specialists collect data on, analyze, and design improvements to many types of work environments and procedures. Specialists inspect workplaces and enforce adherence to regulations on safety, health, and the environment. Technicians work with specialists to implement and evaluate programs aimed at mitigating risks to workers, property, the environment, and the public.
What do they typically do
- Inspect, test, and evaluate workplace environments, programs, equipment, and practices to ensure that they follow government safety regulations
- Design and implement workplace programs and procedures that control or prevent chemical, physical, or other risks to workers
- Educate employers and workers about maintaining workplace safety
- Demonstrate use of safety equipment and ensure proper use by workers
- Investigate incidents to determine the cause and possible prevention
- Prepare written reports of their findings
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +1.4%Job Opening 6Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce CredentialsPrivate Training Programs5361Change 8