Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Tulsa, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tulsa, OK

Median annual salary $60,160 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.92
10th percentile $43,770
90th percentile $76,480
Employed locally 60
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,770
    25th
    $48,350
    50th (median)
    $60,160
    75th
    $60,600
    90th
    $76,480

    Tulsa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 89% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 11% 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
    Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $55,190
    Oklahoma $53,420
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $50,720
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $49,090
    Roanoke, VA $47,830
    Fort Smith, AR-OK $41,640

    Related occupations in Tulsa, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$86,740
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$126,270
    Chemists$97,250
    Chemical Technicians$63,520
    School Psychologists$51,970
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$73,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Tulsa, OK is $28.92, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.72 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Tulsa, OK is 2.9% 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 Tulsa?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $43,770 per year in Tulsa, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,350.