Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in Las Cruces, NM

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

Median annual salary $81,800 +40% vs national
Median hourly $39.33
10th percentile $45,620
90th percentile $118,720
Employed locally 30
National median $58,440

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,620
    25th
    $53,650
    50th (median)
    $81,800
    75th
    $98,010
    90th
    $118,720

    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 Technicians salary vs area income 147% Median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary is 47% above 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $100,170
    Southern West Virginia nonmetropolitan area $90,210
    Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $89,770
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $79,990
    Albuquerque, NM $77,130

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    School Psychologists $100,100
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $89,130
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $70,260
    Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other $59,960
    Biological Scientists, All Other $89,460
    Physicists $112,400

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in Las Cruces, NM is $39.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Occupational Health and Safety Technicians salary in Las Cruces, NM is 40% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Occupational Health and Safety Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $45,620 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,650.