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How much do summer ergonomics jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer ergonomics in the United States is $17.52, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Ergonomics vs Summer Safety Specialist?

AspectSummer ErgonomicsSummer Safety Specialist
Required CredentialsErgonomics certifications, safety trainingSafety certifications, OSHA training
Work EnvironmentOffice, industrial, or outdoor settings focusing on ergonomic assessmentsWorksites, industrial sites, outdoor environments focusing on safety protocols
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturing, corporate offices, healthcareConstruction, manufacturing, outdoor events
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Summer Ergonomics professionals focus on optimizing workspaces to prevent injuries and improve comfort, often working indoors or in controlled environments. Summer Safety Specialists concentrate on preventing accidents and ensuring safety protocols during summer activities or in outdoor settings. While both roles promote safety, ergonomics emphasizes workspace design, whereas safety specialists focus on hazard prevention in active environments.

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Infographic showing various Summer Ergonomics job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 30% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 8% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,434 per year, or $17.5 per hour.

Student Ergonomics Specialist

Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 22 days ago


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Student Ergonomics Specialist
City: West Lafayette
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Job Summary
Environmental Health and Safety will have openings for Student Ergonomic Specialists. The position requires performing evaluations of employees' office environment and recommending ergonomic equipment such as chairs, keyboard trays, document holders, etc. Candidate should be able to work independently and comfortably work with customers on a one to one basis. We will provide training, but coursework in Health Sciences or Pre-Med and customer service experience is a plus. Once trained, the work schedule is flexible with minimum of 5 hour/week commitment, and summer employment would be available. Possessing a valid U.S. drivers' license is required.

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