Pay vs cost of living
How far does a Occupational Health and Safety Specialist's pay go, state by state?
A Occupational Health and Safety Specialist's pay leaves the most room in Rhode Island — about $6,347/mo take-home against $1,289/mo typical rent — and the least in Florida.
| State | Est. take-home | Typical rent | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | $6,347/mo | $1,289/mo | 20% |
| District of Columbia | $6,939/mo | $1,900/mo | 27% |
| Alaska | $6,074/mo | $1,361/mo | 22% |
| California | $6,668/mo | $1,969/mo | 30% |
| North Dakota | $5,557/mo | $911/mo | 16% |
| Wyoming | $5,562/mo | $979/mo | 18% |
| Minnesota | $5,769/mo | $1,230/mo | 21% |
| Colorado | $6,163/mo | $1,659/mo | 27% |
| Delaware | $5,755/mo | $1,321/mo | 23% |
| West Virginia | $5,257/mo | $848/mo | 16% |
| Washington | $6,011/mo | $1,641/mo | 27% |
| New Jersey | $6,004/mo | $1,656/mo | 28% |
| Louisiana | $5,311/mo | $1,028/mo | 19% |
| Maine | $5,384/mo | $1,104/mo | 21% |
| Iowa | $5,194/mo | $932/mo | 18% |
| New Mexico | $5,281/mo | $1,034/mo | 20% |
| Nevada | $5,723/mo | $1,478/mo | 26% |
| Vermont | $5,442/mo | $1,207/mo | 22% |
| Michigan | $5,238/mo | $1,072/mo | 20% |
| Connecticut | $5,617/mo | $1,483/mo | 26% |
| Wisconsin | $5,121/mo | $1,033/mo | 20% |
| New Hampshire | $5,493/mo | $1,424/mo | 26% |
| Montana | $5,090/mo | $1,031/mo | 20% |
| Indiana | $5,060/mo | $1,022/mo | 20% |
| Georgia | $5,344/mo | $1,320/mo | 25% |
| North Carolina | $5,168/mo | $1,147/mo | 22% |
| Ohio | $5,002/mo | $986/mo | 20% |
| Utah | $5,411/mo | $1,396/mo | 26% |
| Massachusetts | $5,726/mo | $1,716/mo | 30% |
| South Dakota | $4,870/mo | $910/mo | 19% |
| Pennsylvania | $5,103/mo | $1,176/mo | 23% |
| Oklahoma | $4,879/mo | $970/mo | 20% |
| Idaho | $5,062/mo | $1,163/mo | 23% |
| Missouri | $4,843/mo | $997/mo | 21% |
| Tennessee | $4,935/mo | $1,111/mo | 23% |
| South Carolina | $4,950/mo | $1,131/mo | 23% |
| Alabama | $4,752/mo | $967/mo | 20% |
| Kentucky | $4,694/mo | $918/mo | 20% |
| Arizona | $5,143/mo | $1,419/mo | 28% |
| New York | $5,333/mo | $1,621/mo | 30% |
| Hawaii | $5,565/mo | $1,927/mo | 35% |
| Texas | $4,953/mo | $1,328/mo | 27% |
| Oregon | $5,030/mo | $1,431/mo | 28% |
| Nebraska | $4,545/mo | $1,017/mo | 22% |
| Maryland | $5,194/mo | $1,683/mo | 32% |
| Kansas | $4,520/mo | $1,025/mo | 23% |
| Virginia | $4,991/mo | $1,547/mo | 31% |
| Mississippi | $4,295/mo | $933/mo | 22% |
| Arkansas | $4,101/mo | $903/mo | 22% |
| Florida | $4,323/mo | $1,542/mo | 36% |
Take-home is that state's BLS OEWS 2023 median wage after a rough ~22% tax estimate — a ballpark, not a real paycheck. Rent is population-weighted Census gross rent (utilities included). Neither includes state taxes, insurance, or the cost of moving.