Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $81,940 -2.3% vs national
Median hourly $39.39
10th percentile $58,140
90th percentile $112,070
Employed locally 100
National median $83,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,140
    25th
    $64,220
    50th (median)
    $81,940
    75th
    $103,860
    90th
    $112,070

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists$77,320
    Conservation Scientists$79,310
    Urban and Regional Planners$74,160
    Biological Scientists, All Other$84,290
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,940
    Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$61,370

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in Southwest Colorado is $39.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.96 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Southwest Colorado is 2.3% below 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Specialists (10th percentile) earn around $58,140 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,220.