# SOC 29-9012: Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-9012

Employers filed 15 certified H-1B applications for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (29-9012) roles, requesting 15 workers. The average offered wage is $51,951/yr, close to the BLS national median ($50,780/yr). (2018, SOC 29-9012) The largest filers are Plastic Ingenuity, Western Equipment Manufacturing and The Rockefeller University.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 15 |
| Total workers | 15 |
| Average offered wage | $52K |
| Average prevailing wage | $47K |
| BLS median wage | $51K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2018 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 29-9012 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +2% |

## Top employers (of 15)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Plastic Ingenuity](https://www.xh1b.org/org/plastic-ingenuity-75593de331) | 5 | 5 | $64K | - |
| [Western Equipment Manufacturing](https://www.xh1b.org/org/western-equipment-manufacturing-e5fa493c4c) | 4 | 4 | $52K | - |
| [The Rockefeller University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-rockefeller-university-d0ed78956e) | 3 | 3 | $68K | - |
| [Navillus Tile, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/navillus-tile-inc-5215400e46) | 2 | 2 | $48K | - |
| [Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/wyndham-vacation-ownership-inc-9ebb921718) | 2 | 2 | $29K | - |
| [Kennesaw State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kennesaw-state-university-cbb9d3c931) | 1 | 1 | $48K | - |
| [South Dakota State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/south-dakota-state-university-63a0c8a600) | 1 | 1 | $47K | - |
| [Texas A&M Health Science Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/texas-am-health-science-center-33c1c1f63c) | 1 | 1 | $45K | - |
| [University of Massachusetts Amherst](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-massachusetts-amherst-3a800e9c0e) | 1 | 1 | $49K | - |
| [John E Andrus Memorial Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/john-e-andrus-memorial-inc-8d8c847f26) | 1 | 1 | $78K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | $39K |
| 2011 | 3 | 3 | $29K |
| 2012 | 3 | 3 | $47K |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | $57K |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | $74K |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | $46K |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | $49K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2022)

| State | Total filings | 2022 filings | 2022 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 1 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/29-9012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=29-9012
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=29-9012


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.