Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Tyler, TX

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

Median annual salary $75,730 -9.7% vs national
Median hourly $36.41
10th percentile $43,770
90th percentile $111,330
Employed locally 100
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,770
    25th
    $59,350
    50th (median)
    $75,730
    75th
    $99,180
    90th
    $111,330

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 105% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 5% 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 Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $60,940
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $56,550
    Conservation Scientists $65,230
    Psychologists, All Other $69,640
    Biological Technicians $77,020
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $89,500

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Tyler, TX is $36.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Tyler, TX is 9.7% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $43,770 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,350.