Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $55,260 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly $26.57
10th percentile $38,570
90th percentile $85,590
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,570
    25th
    $50,720
    50th (median)
    $55,260
    75th
    $68,890
    90th
    $85,590

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 87% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 13% 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 Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$71,350
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$94,590
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$49,640
    Chemical Technicians$50,760
    Conservation Scientists$65,170
    Chemists$58,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Waco, TX is $26.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Waco, TX is 5.4% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $38,570 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,720.