Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $62,760 -25.2% vs national
Median hourly $30.17
10th percentile $30,600
90th percentile $106,070
Employed locally 340
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,600
    25th
    $47,430
    50th (median)
    $62,760
    75th
    $86,400
    90th
    $106,070

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 107% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 7% above 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

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $94,310
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $41,320
    School Psychologists $77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $63,050
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $71,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in El Paso, TX is $30.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.24 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in El Paso, TX is 25.2% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $30,600 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,430.