Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Midland, TX

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

Median annual salary $66,670 +14.1% vs national
Median hourly $32.06
10th percentile $38,820
90th percentile $137,290
Employed locally 90
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,820
    25th
    $48,440
    50th (median)
    $66,670
    75th
    $99,990
    90th
    $137,290

    Midland economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,442 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 71% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 29% 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
    Odessa, TX $61,850
    Tyler, TX $58,390
    Amarillo, TX $58,300
    Corpus Christi, TX $58,290
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $57,520
    Waco, TX $55,260

    Related occupations in Midland, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $84,660
    Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians $35,700
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $165,830
    Chemical Technicians $58,290
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health $50,080
    Chemists $111,830

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Midland, TX is $32.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.93 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Midland, TX is 14.1% above 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 Midland?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,820 per year in Midland, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,440.