Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $61,330 +4.9% vs national
Median hourly $29.49
10th percentile $52,750
90th percentile $92,190
Employed locally 200
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,750
    25th
    $56,270
    50th (median)
    $61,330
    75th
    $78,520
    90th
    $92,190

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary vs area income 60% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 40% 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 Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $98,680
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists $126,260
    Biological Technicians $61,720
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $95,680
    Chemists $93,500
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $114,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Denver, CO is $29.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Denver, CO is 4.9% above 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $52,750 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,270.