Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $78,530 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $37.76
10th percentile $45,850
90th percentile $119,700
Employed locally 1,330
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,850
    25th
    $60,940
    50th (median)
    $78,530
    75th
    $97,900
    90th
    $119,700

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 80% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 20% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $77,220
    Tyler, TX $75,730

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners$78,330
    School Psychologists$77,770
    Social Science Research Assistants$59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Austin, TX is $37.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.03 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Austin, TX is 6.4% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $45,850 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,940.