Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $49,650 -15% vs national
Median hourly $23.87
10th percentile $39,800
90th percentile $67,750
Employed locally 310
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,800
    25th
    $39,850
    50th (median)
    $49,650
    75th
    $55,450
    90th
    $67,750

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 51% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 49% 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
    Amarillo, TX $58,300
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $57,520

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $78,530
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $97,530
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $63,630
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $76,950
    Urban and Regional Planners $78,330
    Social Science Research Assistants $59,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Austin, TX is $23.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Austin, TX is 15% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,800 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,850.