How much does an occupational health and safety specialist make in Texas?
$79,660a year
Median yearly pay for occupational health and safety specialists in Texas. That is $38.30 an hour or $6,638 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.30
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 50 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 17,920
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,380Median: $79,660Highest 10%: $126,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,380 | $22.30 | |
| 25th | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| Median | $79,660 | $38.30 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 90th | $126,500 | $60.82 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Midland, TX | $91,570 |
| Victoria, TX | $88,110 |
| Beaumont, TX | $84,360 |
| Houston, TX | $82,910 |
| Killeen, TX | $81,330 |
| Dallas, TX | $81,000 |
| Austin, TX | $80,730 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $77,950 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,690 |
| Sherman, TX | $77,000 |
| Tyler, TX | $76,790 |
| Texarkana, TX | $76,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $76,400 |
| Abilene, TX | $76,330 |
| Amarillo, TX | $75,350 |
| Longview, TX | $73,050 |
| San Angelo, TX | $73,040 |
| Waco, TX | $70,220 |
| Lubbock, TX | $70,190 |
| College Station, TX | $66,340 |
| Odessa, TX | $66,110 |
| El Paso, TX | $65,640 |
| Laredo, TX | $63,630 |
| Brownsville, TX | $59,750 |
| McAllen, TX | $56,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for occupational health and safety specialists.
| 47. Tennessee | $81,190 |
| 48. Delaware | $81,120 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $79,890 |
| 50. Texas | $79,660 |
| 51. Arkansas | $73,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an occupational health and safety specialist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $38.30 ($79,660 a year).
Do occupational health and safety specialists make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $79,660 against $90,150 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for occupational health and safety specialist pay?
Texas ranks 50 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays occupational health and safety specialists the most?
Midland, TX, with a median of $91,570 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.