Environmental health and safety director demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental health and safety director demographics by:
Environmental health and safety director gender statistics
16.5% of environmental health and safety directors are women and 83.5% of environmental health and safety directors are men.
- Male, 83.5%
- Female, 16.5%
Environmental health and safety director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.5% |
| Female | 16.5% |
Environmental health and safety director gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$94,322
Female income
$91,686
Environmental health and safety director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental health and safety director positions over time. Currently, 16.5% of environmental health and safety directors are female.
Environmental health and safety director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2011 | 87.88% | 12.12% |
| 2012 | 86.51% | 13.49% |
| 2013 | 85.82% | 14.18% |
| 2014 | 87.38% | 12.62% |
| 2015 | 86.56% | 13.44% |
| 2016 | 85.17% | 14.83% |
| 2017 | 86.01% | 13.99% |
| 2018 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2019 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2020 | 85.77% | 14.23% |
| 2021 | 83.47% | 16.53% |
Environmental health and safety director related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental health and safety directors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Environmental Health And Safety Director | 83% | 17% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Environmental health and safety director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental health and safety directors is White, which makes up 69.5% of all environmental health and safety directors. Comparatively, 11.8% of environmental health and safety directors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.7% of environmental health and safety directors are Asian.
- White, 69.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.8%
- Asian, 9.7%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Environmental health and safety director race
| Environmental health and safety director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.8% |
| Asian | 9.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Environmental health and safety director race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental health and safety director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental health and safety director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.38% | 4.66% | 9.36% | 7.82% |
| 2011 | 77.81% | 4.81% | 6.82% | 9.11% |
| 2012 | 77.53% | 3.93% | 8.12% | 8.64% |
| 2013 | 76.61% | 4.89% | 7.93% | 8.69% |
| 2014 | 75.19% | 4.97% | 8.83% | 9.03% |
| 2015 | 75.03% | 5.48% | 8.28% | 9.72% |
| 2016 | 74.11% | 4.66% | 8.97% | 9.74% |
| 2017 | 73.40% | 4.16% | 9.62% | 10.75% |
| 2018 | 73.37% | 4.24% | 10.34% | 9.76% |
| 2019 | 71.17% | 4.41% | 11.65% | 10.62% |
| 2020 | 71.32% | 4.90% | 9.57% | 10.59% |
| 2021 | 69.52% | 4.81% | 9.70% | 11.83% |
Environmental health and safety director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian environmental health and safety directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american environmental health and safety directors have the lowest average salary at $92,103.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $95,312 |
| White | $92,306 |
| Black or African American | $92,103 |
| Asian | $98,846 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $93,207 |
Average environmental health and safety director age
See how the average age of environmental health and safety directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental health and safety director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Environmental health and safety director age breakdown
The average age of environmental health and safety directors is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the environmental health and safety director population.
Environmental health and safety director age breakdown
| Environmental Health And Safety Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Environmental health and safety director educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental health and safety directors is bachelor's degree, with 67% of environmental health and safety directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Environmental health and safety directors by degree level
| Environmental health and safety director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Environmental health and safety director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental health and safety directors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $108,056 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, environmental health and safety directors earn a median annual income of $95,634 compared to $79,897 for environmental health and safety directors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $108,056 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $95,634 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $79,897 |
Environmental health and safety director employment statistics
Most environmental health and safety directors work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where environmental health and safety directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental health and safety directors work.
Environmental health and safety director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Environmental health and safety director jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental health and safety director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental health and safety directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Environmental health and safety director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 6% |
Environmental health and safety director jobs by industry
The most common industries for environmental health and safety directors are manufacturing, education and construction.
Environmental health and safety director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 20% |
| Education | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Environmental health and safety director turnover and employment statistics
Environmental health and safety director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental health and safety directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental health and safety director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental health and safety director unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average environmental health and safety director tenure
The average environmental health and safety director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 743 environmental health and safety directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental health and safety director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Environmental health and safety director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental health and safety directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Health And Safety Director | 3.67% | - |
| Drilling Fluids Engineer | 5.25% | 5,121 |
| Controls Designer | 6.39% | 79,729 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Water Systems Engineer | 12.89% | 77,718 |
Similar environmental health and safety director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Drilling Fluids Engineer | 5.25% | 5,121 |
| Controls Designer | 6.39% | 79,729 |
| Airplane Designer | 7.54% | 43,986 |
| Plastics Engineer | 8.92% | 47,267 |
| Materials Process Engineer | 10.43% | 79,795 |
| Water Systems Engineer | 12.89% | 77,718 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental health and safety directors
The most common foreign language among environmental health and safety directors is Spanish at 42.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 14.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 42.9%
- Russian, 14.3%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Hungarian, 7.1%
- French, 7.1%
- Other, 21.5%
Environmental health and safety director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.9% |
| Russian | 14.3% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Hungarian | 7.1% |
| French | 7.1% |
| Other | 21.5% |
