Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Colorado Springs, CO

Median annual salary $89,130 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.85
10th percentile $58,400
90th percentile $143,360
Employed locally 280
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,400
    25th
    $69,640
    50th (median)
    $89,130
    75th
    $114,940
    90th
    $143,360

    Colorado Springs economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,180 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 102% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $132,230
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Niles, MI $113,680
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $113,120
    Lawrence, KS $109,740

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $125,600
    District of Columbia $115,710
    Boulder, CO $100,080
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $99,680
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $98,680
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $97,470

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,180
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$105,980
    School Psychologists$109,470
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$92,320
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$125,450
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$93,070

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Colorado Springs?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Colorado Springs, CO is $42.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $68.41 or more per hour.

    Is Colorado Springs above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 6.2% above the national median of $83,910. 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 Specialists in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,400 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,640.