Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Amarillo, TX

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

Median annual salary $58,300 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly $28.03
10th percentile $43,710
90th percentile $71,780
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,710
    25th
    $51,360
    50th (median)
    $58,300
    75th
    $60,420
    90th
    $71,780

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 88% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Anchorage, AK $89,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Midland, TX $66,670
    Odessa, TX $61,850
    Tyler, TX $58,390
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $57,520
    Waco, TX $55,260

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $26,110
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $70,240
    Conservation Scientists $65,170
    School Psychologists $70,970
    Biological Technicians $35,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $63,530

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Technicians make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Amarillo, TX is $28.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.51 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Amarillo, TX is 0.2% below the national median of $58,440. 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 Technicians in Amarillo?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,710 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,360.