Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Colorado Springs, CO

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

Median annual salary $56,900 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.36
10th percentile $51,620
90th percentile $93,280
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,620
    25th
    $55,490
    50th (median)
    $56,900
    75th
    $78,630
    90th
    $93,280

    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 Technicians salary vs area income 65% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Anchorage, AK $89,490
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $86,190

    Nearby metros — Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $107,680
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,990
    New Mexico $75,920
    Pueblo, CO $75,520
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $72,640
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $69,430

    Related occupations in Colorado Springs, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$62,180
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89,130
    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

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Colorado Springs, CO is $27.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Colorado Springs, CO is 2.6% below the national median of $58,440. 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 Technicians in Colorado Springs?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $51,620 per year in Colorado Springs, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,490.