Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $73,250 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.22
10th percentile $42,930
90th percentile $101,700
Employed locally 210
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,930
    25th
    $57,700
    50th (median)
    $73,250
    75th
    $97,350
    90th
    $101,700

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 112% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 12% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$42,860
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,460
    School Psychologists$72,900
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$31,200
    Chemists$99,880
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Longview, TX is $35.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Longview, TX is 12.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $42,930 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,700.