Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for occupational health and safety technicians is $27.87 an hour ($57,980 a year). About 4,420 people work in this job there.
That is 6% lower than the U.S. median ($61,560). Texas ranks 40th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for occupational health and safety technicians in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $21.18 | $44,060 |
| 25% of workers | $23.84 | $49,580 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.87 | $57,980 |
| 75% of workers | $33.80 | $70,300 |
| 90% of workers | $42.20 | $87,770 |
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $74,620 | 70 |
| Odessa | $65,480 | 40 |
| Midland | $62,470 | 50 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $60,200 | 1,540 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $60,010 | 280 |
| Corpus Christi | $59,860 | 70 |
| Killeen-Temple | $59,350 | 40 |
| Tyler | $58,390 | 30 |
| Amarillo | $58,300 | 30 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $58,230 | 1,350 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $56,370 | 250 |
| El Paso | $47,250 | 80 |
| College Station-Bryan | $46,470 | 40 |
| Longview | $46,130 | 0 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for occupational health and safety technicians
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Moderate-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +19.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,800 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $79,660 |
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