Career Outlook for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
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The overall job outlook for Occupational Health or Safety Specialist careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 50.39 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 8.40 percent per year. Demand for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists is expected to go up, with an expected 7,320 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 1.67 percent over the next few years.

TOP STATES
There are currently more Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in the following states
Texas | 6,240 |
California | 5,160 |
New York | 2,910 |
Pennsylvania | 2,460 |
Ohio | 2,450 |
Virginia | 2,240 |
Washington | 2,180 |

BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Guam | 60 |
Rhode Island | 100 |
Vermont | 100 |
North Dakota | 140 |
South Dakota | 150 |
New Hampshire | 200 |
Montana | 270 |