Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay range in Waco
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $113,350 or more. The middle half of occupational health and safety specialists in Waco earn between $57,600 and $91,840.
- $46K10th
- $58K25th
- $70KMedian
- $92K75th
- $113K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $76,210 | $6,351 | $36.64 |
| Median | $70,220 | $5,852 | $33.76 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,600 | $4,800 | $27.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $91,840 | $7,653 | $44.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in Waco vs. Texas and the U.S.
Occupational health and safety specialists in Waco earn 10% less than the Texas average ($84,410) and 19% less than the U.S. average ($93,860). At the median the gap is -22% against the U.S. median of $90,150.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waco | $76,210 | $70,220 | $46,490 | $113,350 | 140 |
| Texas | $84,410 | $79,660 | $46,380 | $126,500 | 17,920 |
| United States | $93,860 | $90,150 | $55,000 | $134,950 | 140,610 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary after taxes in Waco
On the average salary of $76,210, a single filer in Waco takes home about $62,444 a year, or $5,204 a month and $2,402 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Waco a good place for occupational health and safety specialists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Waco area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $76,210 buys what about $82,345 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Waco ($46,020). A typical home costs $256,772, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in other Texas cities
Waco ranks 14th of 25 Texas metro areas for this job; Beaumont pays the most ($94,080).
All Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries in Texas
Highest-paying cities for occupational health and safety specialists
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($136,420).
- San Jose, CA$136,420
- San Francisco, CA$127,030
- Kennewick, WA$123,590
- Oxnard, CA$114,880
- Vallejo, CA$114,640
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Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Waco: questions
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make an hour in Waco?
$36.64 an hour on average, and $33.76 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level occupational health and safety specialists salary in Waco?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,600, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the occupational health and safety specialists take-home pay in Waco?
About $62,444 a year ($5,204 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $76,210. Texas has no state income tax.
Do occupational health and safety specialists earn more in Waco than elsewhere?
The average here is 19% less than the U.S. average for this job ($93,860).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 19-5011; area Waco, TX (47380). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.17, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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