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Occupational Health & Safety Specialist Salary in Texas (2026)
$38.30 per hour · take-home ≈ $64,871/year ($5,406/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 50th of 51 states for Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay, with a median about 12% below the national average. Of the 17,920 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $79,660 a year — though pay ranges from $46,380 for newcomers to $126,500 at the top.
Occupational Health & Safety Specialist pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,380 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $61,500 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $79,660 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $102,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $126,500 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 17,920 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in Texas (occupation code 19-5011, “Occupational Health and Safety Specialists”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary of $79,660 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $64,871 — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
| Gross (median) | $79,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,695 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$6,094 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $64,871 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $5,406 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist make in Texas?
- The median Occupational Health & Safety Specialist salary in Texas is $79,660 per year ($38.30 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $61,500 and $102,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Occupational Health & Safety Specialist in Texas?
- On the median salary of $79,660, a single filer in Texas takes home about $64,871 per year ($5,406 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 18.6%.
- How many Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 17,920 Occupational Health & Safety Specialist jobs in Texas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Texas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Texas.