Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in New Mexico

Ranked #37 of 51 · NM

5.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $88,980 ≈ $43/hr
Median annual salary $84,510
Employment 840

Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)

P10 $48,730P25 $65,920 Median $84,510P75 $104,500P90 $132,090

About 80% of occupational health and safety specialistss in New Mexico earn between $48,730 and $132,090. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.

Compared to the U.S.

New Mexico
$88,980
U.S. average
$93,860

The mean occupational health and safety specialists salary in New Mexico is $88,980, about 5.2% below the U.S. average ($93,860). That works out to roughly $43/hr at 2,080 hours per year.

Metro Areas in New Mexico

Metro areaMedianMeanEmployment
Farmington, NM $94,920 $89,740 60
Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $88,310 $97,880 130
Albuquerque, NM $87,390 $95,720 280
Las Cruces, NM $86,260 $87,080 40
Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $77,360 $77,940 260

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in New Mexico?

The median occupational health and safety specialists salary in New Mexico is $84,510 per year (mean $88,980), and about 80% earn between $48,730 and $132,090.

How much do occupational health and safety specialists make per hour in New Mexico?

Roughly $43 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $88,980 and 2,080 work hours per year.

Is New Mexico a high-paying state for occupational health and safety specialists?

New Mexico ranks #37 of 51 states for occupational health and safety specialists pay. Its mean salary of $88,980 is about 5.2% below the U.S. average of $93,860.

Which metro areas in New Mexico pay occupational health and safety specialists the most?

The highest-paying metro areas in New Mexico for occupational health and safety specialists are Farmington, NM ($94,920), Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area ($88,310), Albuquerque, NM ($87,390), by median annual wage.

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