Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $41,320 -29.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.87
10th percentile $33,160
90th percentile $59,790
Employed locally 110
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,160
    25th
    $34,580
    50th (median)
    $41,320
    75th
    $45,460
    90th
    $59,790

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 70% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 30% 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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$62,760
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$44,920
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$94,310
    School Psychologists$77,160
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$63,050
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$71,180

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in El Paso, TX is $19.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.12 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in El Paso, TX is 29.3% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $33,160 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,580.