How much does a health and safety engineer make in Denver?
$118,600a year
Median yearly pay for health and safety engineers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $57.00 an hour or $9,880 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.00
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 94
- Jobs in the area
- 140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $84,400Median: $118,600Highest 10%: $170,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $84,400 | $40.58 | |
| 25th | $90,680 | $43.60 | |
| Median | $118,600 | $57.00 | |
| 75th | $143,100 | $68.80 | |
| 90th | $170,700 | $82.08 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for health and safety engineers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Petroleum Engineer | $174,600 |
| Aerospace Engineer | $156,200 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $144,700 |
| Engineer | $131,700 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $128,200 |
| Chemical Engineer | $128,100 |
| Electronics Engineer | $127,300 |
| Materials Engineer | $125,800 |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologist and Technician | $123,400 |
| Electrical Engineer | $119,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health and safety engineer make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $57.00 ($118,600 a year).
Do health and safety engineers make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $118,600 against $115,200 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $121,000, so Denver pays 2% less.
Where does Denver rank for health and safety engineer pay?
46 of 94 metro areas with data.
How much does a health and safety engineer make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $84,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $170,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.