Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Salary in New Mexico
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists in New Mexico earn a median of $84,510 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $84,510
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($90,150)
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 840
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,730; the top 10% earn over $132,090. Nationally the range is $55,000 to $134,950.
States ranked near New Mexico
Similar jobs in New Mexico
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$94,640 median in New Mexico
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$79,490 median in New Mexico
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$62,330 median in New Mexico
- Validation Engineers$128,090 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$86,630 median in New Mexico
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists pay in New Mexico
How much do occupational health and safety specialists make in New Mexico?
The median is $84,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,730 and the top 10% earn over $132,090. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for occupational health and safety specialists?
On pay alone it ranks 38 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $90,150). Living costs are not included.