Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $89,130 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $42.85
10th percentile $55,510
90th percentile $106,500
Employed locally 50
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,510
    25th
    $71,760
    50th (median)
    $89,130
    75th
    $90,540
    90th
    $106,500

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary vs area income 160% Median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary is 60% 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
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $101,390
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $97,640
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $97,160
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $96,310
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $94,470
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $93,520

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists$100,100
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$70,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$59,960
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$81,800
    Biological Scientists, All Other$89,460
    Physicists$112,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make per hour in Las Cruces?

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Las Cruces, NM is $42.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.70 or more per hour.

    Is Las Cruces above or below average for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salaries?

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Las Cruces, NM 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $55,510 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,760.