Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $49,980 -14.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.03
10th percentile $38,260
90th percentile $99,730
Employed locally 1,900
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,260
    25th
    $43,450
    50th (median)
    $49,980
    75th
    $64,480
    90th
    $99,730

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 62% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 38% 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 Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$76,860
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$79,680
    Chemical Technicians$74,620
    Chemists$110,300
    Biological Technicians$49,150
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$51,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Houston, TX is $24.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.80 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Houston, TX is 14.5% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,260 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,450.