Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary
in Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO
- Middle 50%
- $81,220–$130,730
- vs U.S. median
- +13%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 136
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro earn a median of $102,120 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,870 jobs (May 2025). That is 13% above the U.S. median of $90,150 and 1% above the CO statewide median of $101,400. It ranks #14 of 136 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,870 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
Full percentile breakdown
BLS · metro vs U.S.
Were you outpaid?
Your salary is ranked in your browser and never uploaded.
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in other CO metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Greeley, CO | $103,740 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $93,970 |
Turn your result into a raise plan.
Run the free check first for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists. If you want to act on it, the Dossier turns your result into a target number (the 75th percentile for your job and metro), the employers that report paying more (where filing data exists), a raise or counter-offer script filled in with your numbers, and a one-page summary for your manager.
- ✓ Built from BLS and DOL data
- ✓ PDF generated in your browser
- ✓ 7-day money-back guarantee
RELATED JOBS IN DENVER
Questions
What is the average Occupational Health and Safety Specialists salary in Denver?
The BLS median is $102,120 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,870 jobs pay between $81,220 and $130,730. The 10th percentile is $66,110 and the 90th is $159,590.
Is Denver a high-paying metro for Occupational Health and Safety Specialists?
That is 13% above the U.S. median of $90,150 and 1% above the CO statewide median of $101,400. It ranks #14 of 136 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Occupational Health and Safety Specialists make an hour in Denver?
About $49.10 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $102,120 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $39.05–$62.85 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.