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Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
Compliance that cannot be delegated to a chatbot.
AI Risk Score: 4/10
Score is our body/liability/scarcity rubric, calibrated against public AI-exposure research.
Data last reviewed: 2026-02-25
What you actually do
Design and monitor workplace safety programs, audits, and incident-prevention systems.
Why AI does not easily replace it
Regulatory accountability and field inspections require certified humans and documented judgment.
What it pays
$59,000 - $103,000
BLS OOH: Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (May 2024 pay)
Salary benchmark year: 2024
How to get in
Safety degree/experience + CHST/CSP-oriented credentials.
Estimated time to entry: ~24 months (path-dependent).
State-by-state training and licensing links
Where demand is growing
Rising compliance complexity supports stable growth.
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