Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Longview, TX

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

Median annual salary $42,860 -26.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.61
10th percentile $34,340
90th percentile $67,100
Employed locally 80
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,340
    25th
    $34,340
    50th (median)
    $42,860
    75th
    $48,140
    90th
    $67,100

    Longview economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,210 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 66% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 34% 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 Longview, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,250
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76,460
    School Psychologists$72,900
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$31,200
    Chemists$99,880
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$105,450

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Longview, TX is $20.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.27 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Longview, TX is 26.7% 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 Longview?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,340 per year in Longview, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,340.