Certified professional ergonomist demographics and statistics in the US
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Certified professional ergonomist demographics by:
Certified professional ergonomist gender statistics
52.4% of certified professional ergonomists are women and 47.6% of certified professional ergonomists are men.
- Female, 52.4%
- Male, 47.6%
Certified professional ergonomist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% |
| Male | 47.6% |
Certified professional ergonomist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,203
Female income
$56,753
Certified professional ergonomist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in certified professional ergonomist positions over time. Currently, 52.4% of certified professional ergonomists are female.
Certified professional ergonomist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2011 | 32.95% | 67.05% |
| 2012 | 35.02% | 64.98% |
| 2013 | 38.50% | 61.50% |
| 2014 | 33.07% | 66.93% |
| 2015 | 31.81% | 68.19% |
| 2016 | 29.21% | 70.79% |
| 2017 | 25.61% | 74.39% |
| 2018 | 47.77% | 52.23% |
| 2019 | 44.15% | 55.85% |
| 2020 | 45.11% | 54.89% |
| 2021 | 47.56% | 52.44% |
Certified professional ergonomist related jobs gender ratio
We compared certified professional ergonomists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Certified Professional Ergonomist | 48% | 52% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Certified professional ergonomist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among certified professional ergonomists is White, which makes up 62.4% of all certified professional ergonomists. Comparatively, 14.4% of certified professional ergonomists are Hispanic or Latino and 10.1% of certified professional ergonomists are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 10.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Certified professional ergonomist race
| Certified professional ergonomist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Certified professional ergonomist race and ethnicity over time
See how certified professional ergonomist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Certified professional ergonomist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.67% | 10.04% | 4.36% | 10.72% |
| 2011 | 68.30% | 12.81% | 3.88% | 12.02% |
| 2012 | 68.93% | 12.29% | 3.99% | 11.63% |
| 2013 | 67.87% | 11.91% | 4.74% | 11.87% |
| 2014 | 68.61% | 11.86% | 4.37% | 11.73% |
| 2015 | 70.08% | 11.59% | 4.95% | 10.33% |
| 2016 | 69.75% | 10.91% | 5.19% | 11.97% |
| 2017 | 65.00% | 13.90% | 6.35% | 11.09% |
| 2018 | 66.43% | 11.05% | 4.80% | 14.05% |
| 2019 | 68.34% | 10.61% | 4.44% | 13.66% |
| 2020 | 65.18% | 10.19% | 3.90% | 15.83% |
| 2021 | 62.43% | 10.11% | 5.68% | 14.36% |
Certified professional ergonomist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian certified professional ergonomists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino certified professional ergonomists have the lowest average salary at $58,636.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,474 |
| White | $59,294 |
| Black or African American | $60,096 |
| Asian | $63,641 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,636 |
Average certified professional ergonomist age
See how the average age of certified professional ergonomists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Certified professional ergonomist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Certified professional ergonomist age breakdown
The average age of certified professional ergonomists is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the certified professional ergonomist population.
Certified professional ergonomist age breakdown
| Certified Professional Ergonomist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Certified professional ergonomist educational attainment
The most common degree for certified professional ergonomists is bachelor's degree, with 52% of certified professional ergonomists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 17%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Certified professional ergonomists by degree level
| Certified professional ergonomist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Certified professional ergonomist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, certified professional ergonomists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $71,356 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, certified professional ergonomists earn a median annual income of $61,414 compared to $60,344 for certified professional ergonomists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,356 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,559 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,414 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,344 |
Certified professional ergonomist turnover and employment statistics
Certified professional ergonomist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for certified professional ergonomists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Certified professional ergonomist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Certified professional ergonomist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average certified professional ergonomist tenure
The average certified professional ergonomist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 586 certified professional ergonomists resumes in Zippia's database.
Certified professional ergonomist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Certified professional ergonomist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of certified professional ergonomists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Internship | 5.03% | 89,197 |
| Certified Professional Ergonomist | 7.06% | - |
| Release Of Information Specialist | 8.20% | 68,103 |
| Pediatric Genetic Counselor | 8.57% | 40,282 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar certified professional ergonomist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Internship | 5.03% | 89,197 |
| Release Of Information Specialist | 8.20% | 68,103 |
| Pediatric Genetic Counselor | 8.57% | 40,282 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by certified professional ergonomists
The most common foreign language among certified professional ergonomists is Spanish at 55.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Carrier at 11.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Carrier, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Bulgarian, 5.6%
- Greek, 5.6%
- Other, 16.5%
Certified professional ergonomist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Bulgarian | 5.6% |
| Greek | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.5% |
