Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $66,060 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $31.76
10th percentile $41,220
90th percentile $100,750
Employed locally 60
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,220
    25th
    $49,680
    50th (median)
    $66,060
    75th
    $82,560
    90th
    $100,750

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 99% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 1% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $84,660
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $82,760
    Killeen-Temple, TX $79,890
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $79,680
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $78,530
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,220

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    School Psychologists$75,250
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    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$77,470

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Abilene, TX is $31.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.66 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Abilene, TX is 21.3% below the national median of $83,910. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $41,220 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,680.