Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Odessa, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,510 -30.3% vs national
Median hourly $28.13
10th percentile $36,700
90th percentile $100,720
Employed locally 270
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,700
    25th
    $44,850
    50th (median)
    $58,510
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $100,720

    Odessa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 82% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 18% 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

    Related occupations in Odessa, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Chemical Technicians$49,240
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$129,730
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$48,160
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$61,850
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians$31,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Odessa, TX is $28.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $58.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Odessa, TX is 30.3% 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 Odessa?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $36,700 per year in Odessa, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,850.