OSH Industrial Hygiene Cmplnc Offr II pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20000822
- Class code
- 20000822
- Pay grade
- 14
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for OSH Industrial Hygiene Cmplnc Offr II is $3,673 to $5,877 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $44,074 to $70,518 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 20000822.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $3,673 | $5,509 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $3,918 | $5,877 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $22.60 | $33.90 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 10/16/2024.
What the state says the job is
Independently conducts inspections to detect health hazards in places of employment to ensure compliance with occupational safety and health laws and regulations. Prepares detailed reports including potential recommended citations and monetary penalties; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Conducts independent inspections in places of employment to determine the existence of atmospheric contaminants, chemicals, or other materials, processes, or conditions which are known or suspected of being detrimental to the health of the workers. Conducts follow-up inspections and analyses where safety and health officers have determined health hazards to exist. Conducts research, experiments, and demonstrations relating to occupational health, including studies of psychological factors involved and relating to innovative methods, techniques, and approaches for dealing with occupational health.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in industrial hygiene, chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental health, biology, environmental health technology, engineering technology, or a related field. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: One year of professional experience in industrial hygiene or a related field. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in one of the above field or related fields or completed occupational safety and health internship will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis. Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Graduate teaching or graduate research experience in one of the above or related fields will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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