Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
Government & Public Administration · Regulation
Pay and outlook shown for
New workers start near $48,790; experienced workers reach $75,830. About 250 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.
Job outlook
Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.
- Employment change
- +46.1%
- Openings a year
- 42
- Employed in 2024
- 256
Typical entry education: High school diploma or equivalent · Training: Moderate-term on-the-job training
Alamo Colleges programs that lead here
No program is mapped to this career yet. Many careers start from a transfer pre-major or a related program.
Browse all programsSkills this career uses
The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.
- Active Listening4.0
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Reading Comprehension3.9
- Speaking3.8
- Writing3.9
- Monitoring3.8
- Complex Problem Solving3.3
- Judgment and Decision Making3.3
What the work is
Collect data on work environments for analysis by occupational health and safety specialists. Implement and conduct evaluation of programs designed to limit chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic risks to workers.
- Maintain all required environmental records and documentation.
- Supply, operate, or maintain personal protective equipment.
- Prepare or calibrate equipment used to collect or analyze samples.
- Test workplaces for environmental hazards, such as exposure to radiation, chemical or biological hazards, or excessive noise.
- Prepare or review specifications or orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
- Examine credentials, licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
Education people in this job have
Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.
- High school or less10%
- Certificate5%
- Some college10%
- Associate degree19%
- Bachelor's degree52%
- Master's degree5%
Job zone 3, medium preparation: Training, an associate degree, or a few years of related experience.
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