Environmental health sanitarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Environmental health sanitarian gender statistics
41.1% of environmental health sanitarians are women and 58.9% of environmental health sanitarians are men.
- Male, 58.9%
- Female, 41.1%
Environmental health sanitarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 58.9% |
| Female | 41.1% |
Environmental health sanitarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,098
Female income
$46,782
Environmental health sanitarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in environmental health sanitarian positions over time. Currently, 41.1% of environmental health sanitarians are female.
Environmental health sanitarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.26% | 55.74% |
| 2011 | 43.71% | 56.29% |
| 2012 | 45.99% | 54.01% |
| 2013 | 49.72% | 50.28% |
| 2014 | 43.84% | 56.16% |
| 2015 | 42.42% | 57.58% |
| 2016 | 39.46% | 60.54% |
| 2017 | 35.23% | 64.77% |
| 2018 | 59.10% | 40.90% |
| 2019 | 55.53% | 44.47% |
| 2020 | 56.49% | 43.51% |
| 2021 | 58.89% | 41.11% |
Environmental health sanitarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared environmental health sanitarians 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% |
| Environmental Health Sanitarian | 59% | 41% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Environmental health sanitarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among environmental health sanitarians is White, which makes up 63.4% of all environmental health sanitarians. Comparatively, 12.6% of environmental health sanitarians are Hispanic or Latino and 11.1% of environmental health sanitarians are Black or African American.
- White, 63.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 11.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Environmental health sanitarian race
| Environmental health sanitarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 11.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Environmental health sanitarian race and ethnicity over time
See how environmental health sanitarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Environmental health sanitarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.65% | 11.02% | 4.54% | 8.94% |
| 2011 | 69.27% | 13.79% | 4.06% | 10.24% |
| 2012 | 69.90% | 13.27% | 4.17% | 9.85% |
| 2013 | 68.84% | 12.90% | 4.93% | 10.09% |
| 2014 | 69.58% | 12.84% | 4.56% | 9.95% |
| 2015 | 71.05% | 12.57% | 5.14% | 8.55% |
| 2016 | 70.72% | 11.89% | 5.38% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 65.97% | 14.88% | 6.54% | 9.31% |
| 2018 | 67.40% | 12.03% | 4.98% | 12.27% |
| 2019 | 69.31% | 11.59% | 4.62% | 11.88% |
| 2020 | 66.15% | 11.17% | 4.08% | 14.05% |
| 2021 | 63.40% | 11.09% | 5.87% | 12.58% |
Environmental health sanitarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian environmental health sanitarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino environmental health sanitarians have the lowest average salary at $48,589.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,395 |
| White | $49,222 |
| Black or African American | $49,995 |
| Asian | $53,432 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $48,589 |
Average environmental health sanitarian age
See how the average age of environmental health sanitarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Environmental health sanitarian 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 |
Environmental health sanitarian age breakdown
The average age of environmental health sanitarians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the environmental health sanitarian population.
Environmental health sanitarian age breakdown
| Environmental Health Sanitarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Environmental health sanitarian educational attainment
The most common degree for environmental health sanitarians is bachelor's degree, with 78% of environmental health sanitarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 78%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- License, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Environmental health sanitarians by degree level
| Environmental health sanitarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 78% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| License | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Environmental health sanitarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, environmental health sanitarians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,018 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, environmental health sanitarians earn a median annual income of $51,269 compared to $50,235 for environmental health sanitarians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,018 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,690 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,269 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,235 |
Environmental health sanitarian employment statistics
Company size where environmental health sanitarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where environmental health sanitarians work.
Environmental health sanitarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 53% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Environmental health sanitarian jobs by company type
Employees with the environmental health sanitarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most environmental health sanitarians prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Environmental health sanitarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 19% |
| Government | 63% |
Environmental health sanitarian turnover and employment statistics
Environmental health sanitarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for environmental health sanitarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Environmental health sanitarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Environmental health sanitarian 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 environmental health sanitarian tenure
The average environmental health sanitarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 98 environmental health sanitarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Environmental health sanitarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Environmental health sanitarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of environmental health sanitarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Pharmacist | 5.03% | 110,278 |
| Environmental Health Sanitarian | 7.06% | - |
| Medical Records Manager | 8.20% | 54,997 |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 8.57% | 136,905 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar environmental health sanitarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Pharmacist | 5.03% | 110,278 |
| Medical Records Manager | 8.20% | 54,997 |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 8.57% | 136,905 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by environmental health sanitarians
- Spanish, 100.0%
Environmental health sanitarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |