Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians collect data on and analyze many types of work environments and work procedures. Occupational health and safety specialists and technicians work in a variety of settings, such as offices or factories. Their jobs often involve considerable fieldwork and travel. 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. The median annual wage for occupational health and safety specialists was $76,340 in May 2020. The median annual wage for occupational health and safety technicians was $53,340 in May 2020.