Chief safety officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Chief safety officer gender statistics
8.6% of chief safety officers are women and 91.4% of chief safety officers are men.
- Male, 91.4%
- Female, 8.6%
Chief safety officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.4% |
| Female | 8.6% |
Chief safety officer gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$93,466
Female income
$84,390
Chief safety officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in chief safety officer positions over time. Currently, 8.6% of chief safety officers are female.
Chief safety officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2011 | 85.25% | 14.75% |
| 2012 | 86.38% | 13.62% |
| 2013 | 88.04% | 11.96% |
| 2014 | 85.32% | 14.68% |
| 2015 | 84.58% | 15.42% |
| 2016 | 82.92% | 17.08% |
| 2017 | 80.20% | 19.80% |
| 2018 | 91.50% | 8.50% |
| 2019 | 90.29% | 9.71% |
| 2020 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2021 | 91.43% | 8.57% |
Chief safety officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared chief safety officers 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% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Chief safety officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among chief safety officers is White, which makes up 62.9% of all chief safety officers. Comparatively, 14.2% of chief safety officers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of chief safety officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Chief safety officer race
| Chief safety officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Chief safety officer race and ethnicity over time
See how chief safety officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Chief safety officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.11% | 9.86% | 4.32% | 10.52% |
| 2011 | 68.74% | 12.63% | 3.84% | 11.82% |
| 2012 | 69.36% | 12.12% | 3.95% | 11.43% |
| 2013 | 68.30% | 11.74% | 4.70% | 11.67% |
| 2014 | 69.04% | 11.69% | 4.33% | 11.53% |
| 2015 | 70.51% | 11.41% | 4.91% | 10.13% |
| 2016 | 70.19% | 10.74% | 5.15% | 11.77% |
| 2017 | 65.44% | 13.73% | 6.31% | 10.89% |
| 2018 | 66.86% | 10.88% | 4.76% | 13.85% |
| 2019 | 68.77% | 10.43% | 4.40% | 13.46% |
| 2020 | 65.61% | 10.02% | 3.86% | 15.63% |
| 2021 | 62.87% | 9.93% | 5.64% | 14.16% |
Chief safety officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,516 |
| White | $91,037 |
| Black or African American | $93,178 |
| Asian | $102,894 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $89,297 |
Average chief safety officer age
See how the average age of chief safety officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Chief safety officer 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 |
Chief safety officer age breakdown
The average age of chief safety officers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the chief safety officer population.
Chief safety officer age breakdown
| Chief Safety Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Chief safety officer educational attainment
The most common degree for chief safety officers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of chief safety officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 9%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Chief safety officers by degree level
| Chief safety officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Chief safety officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $125,429 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $78,824 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $96,744 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $93,846 |
Chief safety officer employment statistics
Most chief safety officers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where chief safety officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where chief safety officers work.
Chief safety officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Chief safety officer jobs by company type
Employees with the chief safety officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most chief safety officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Chief safety officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 20% |
Chief safety officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for chief safety officers are government, health care and professional.
Chief safety officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Health Care | 17% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Chief safety officer turnover and employment statistics
Chief safety officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for chief safety officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Chief safety officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Chief safety officer 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 chief safety officer tenure
The average chief safety officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 213 chief safety officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Chief safety officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 18% |
Chief safety officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of chief safety officers 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 |
| Chief Safety Officer | 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 Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar chief safety officer 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 Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by chief safety officers
- Hawaiian, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Chief safety officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hawaiian | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |