Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for occupational health and safety specialists is $38.30 an hour ($79,660 a year). About 17,920 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($90,150). Texas ranks 50th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety specialists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.30 | $46,380 |
| 25% of workers | $29.57 | $61,500 |
| Half of workers (median) | $38.30 | $79,660 |
| 75% of workers | $49.49 | $102,950 |
| 90% of workers | $60.82 | $126,500 |
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Midland | $91,570 | 580 |
| Victoria | $88,110 | 50 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $84,360 | 450 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $82,910 | 5,650 |
| Killeen-Temple | $81,330 | 160 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $81,000 | 3,660 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $80,730 | 1,240 |
| Corpus Christi | $77,950 | 400 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $77,690 | 1,230 |
| Sherman-Denison | $77,000 | 60 |
| Tyler | $76,790 | 90 |
| Texarkana | $76,400 | 50 |
| Wichita Falls | $76,400 | 40 |
| Abilene | $76,330 | 60 |
| Amarillo | $75,350 | 130 |
| Longview | $73,050 | 200 |
| San Angelo | $73,040 | 50 |
| Waco | $70,220 | 140 |
| Lubbock | $70,190 | 150 |
| College Station-Bryan | $66,340 | 130 |
| Odessa | $66,110 | 310 |
| El Paso | $65,640 | 330 |
| Laredo | $63,630 | 120 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $59,750 | 100 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $56,500 | 210 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational health and safety specialists
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +18.5% over ten years, much faster than average · about 17,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $57,980 |
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