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Hire an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist in Waco, TX
A survey finding costs more than a wage gap. Pay someone who can prevent it from this metro's upper quarter. The nearest metro with its own page for this role is Killeen, TX.
What to offer
A hospital that copies a national midpoint will lose a safety lead to a manufacturer. Use this metro's median for someone new to healthcare, and the 75th for someone who can run a survey alone.
| Percentile | Metro | TX | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th | $57,600 | $61,500 | $69,560 |
| Median | $70,220 | $79,660 | $90,150 |
| 75th | $91,840 | $102,950 | $111,690 |
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
How hard this is to fill
This is the same score as the free check.
For one manager
Say which programs the role owns and which surveys it faces. Ask how the person closed the last finding.
License and training
States do not license most safety specialists. Employers often prefer the CSP from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or the CIH from ABIH. Read the posting for the credential the role expects.
Sources: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, occupational health and safety specialists
Nearby metros
- Killeen, TX · 46 miles
- College Station, TX · 86 miles
- Dallas, TX · 89 miles
- Austin, TX · 93 miles
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Questions
What do occupational health and safety specialists earn in Waco, TX?
In Waco, the May 2025 median for occupational health and safety specialists is about $70.2K, 22% under the U.S. median. The middle half runs from $57.6K to $91.8K.
Do I need a license for safety work in Texas?
Usually not. Employers in Waco may still prefer the CSP or CIH.
What should a hospital in Waco weigh when hiring a safety specialist?
Ask about healthcare survey experience. Waco has a deeper bench of these workers than a typical metro. This metro is 12% under the Texas median.