Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Sherman, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sherman-Denison, TX

Median annual salary $71,820 -14.4% vs national
Median hourly $34.53
10th percentile $40,000
90th percentile $97,740
Employed locally 50
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,000
    25th
    $51,880
    50th (median)
    $71,820
    75th
    $80,740
    90th
    $97,740

    Sherman economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,455 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 2% 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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Sherman, TX is $34.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $64.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Sherman, TX is 14.4% 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 Sherman?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $40,000 per year in Sherman, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,880.