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Job outlook for consultants in ergonomics and safety in the United States
Are consultant in ergonomics and safety jobs in demand?
Yes, consultant in ergonomics and safety jobs are in demand. Consultant in ergonomics and safety demand is projected to grow 6% from 2018 to 2028.
Consultant in ergonomics and safety job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of consultant in ergonomics and safety jobs and the average consultant in ergonomics and safety salary over time.
Consultant in ergonomics and safety jobs over time
Consultant in ergonomics and safety job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 10 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 9 | 0.00% |
Average consultant in ergonomics and safety salary over time
Consultant in ergonomics and safety salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $103,889 | $49.95 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $100,282 | $48.21 | --20.3% |
| 2023 | $125,771 | $60.47 | +1.7% |
| 2022 | $123,635 | $59.44 | +1.2% |
| 2021 | $122,154 | $58.73 | +1.0% |
Consultant in ergonomics and safety jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of consultant in ergonomics and safety job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where consultants in ergonomics and safety earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Most common states for consultants in ergonomics and safety
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 164 | 19% |
| 2 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 339 | 16% |
| 3 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 212 | 16% |
| 4 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 1,005 | 15% |
| 5 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 709 | 15% |
| 6 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 266 | 15% |
| 7 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 102 | 15% |
| 8 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 673 | 13% |
| 9 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,223 | 12% |
| 10 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 413 | 11% |
| 11 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 280 | 9% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 391 | 5% |
| 13 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 321 | 5% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 190 | 5% |
| 15 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 61 | 5% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 35 | 5% |
| 17 | Vermont | 623,657 | 31 | 5% |
| 18 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 155 | 4% |
| 19 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 68 | 4% |
| 20 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 46 | 4% |
Most common cities for consultants in ergonomics and safety
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fontana | 1 | 0% | $104,862 |
Consultant In Ergonomics And Safety job outlook: Expert opinions
We spoke to consultant in ergonomics and safety professors and experts from several universities and companies to get their opinions on where the consultant in ergonomics and safety job market for recent graduates is heading and how young graduates entering the consultant in ergonomics and safety industry can be adequately prepared. Here are their thoughts.
Our panel of consultant in ergonomics and safety experts
Michael Lorr Ph.D.
Aquinas College
Michael Lorr Ph.D.
Chair, Professor of Sociology, & Director of the Community Leadership ProgramAquinas College
Sociology Department
What type of skills will young Consultants In Ergonomics And Safety need?
Michael Lorr Ph.D.: Graduates in sociology and community leadership will need to be critical thinkers, meaning they need to see the world from multiple perspectives and not be blinded by their ideologies. They also will need to continue to have and learn to facilitate difficult conversations across social divisions, both in-person and online--as the pandemic is illustrating.
Consultant in ergonomics and safety jobs
Updated October 9, 2020