Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Salary in New Mexico
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians in New Mexico earn a median of $79,490 a year, +29% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +29% ($61,560)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 790
Pay range in New Mexico
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,510; the top 10% earn over $135,200. Nationally the range is $46,280 to $100,160.
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 Specialists$84,510 median in New Mexico
- Environmental Compliance Inspectors$67,990 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Validation Engineers$128,090 median in New Mexico (broader BLS group)
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$64,680 median in New Mexico
- Construction and Building Inspectors$65,420 median in New Mexico
Occupational Health and Safety Technicians pay in New Mexico
How much do occupational health and safety technicians make in New Mexico?
The median is $79,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,510 and the top 10% earn over $135,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New Mexico a good state for occupational health and safety technicians?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 48 (+29% vs. the national median of $61,560). Living costs are not included.