Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $51,570 -11.8% vs national
Median hourly $24.79
10th percentile $39,390
90th percentile $71,270
Employed locally 1,560
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,390
    25th
    $40,100
    50th (median)
    $51,570
    75th
    $58,480
    90th
    $71,270

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 59% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 41% 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 Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $77,220
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $83,040
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $48,960
    School Psychologists $80,030
    Chemical Technicians $61,190
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $78,120

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Dallas, TX is $24.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.95 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 11.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $39,390 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,100.