Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $48,440 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.29
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 270
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $45,100
    50th (median)
    $48,440
    75th
    $59,520
    90th
    $61,650

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 35% 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 San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$73,770
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$75,360
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$102,900
    School Psychologists$75,770
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$67,660
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$47,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in San Antonio, TX is $23.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.46 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in San Antonio, TX is 17.1% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,100.