Food sanitarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Food sanitarian gender statistics
25.0% of food sanitarians are women and 75.0% of food sanitarians are men.
- Male, 75.0%
- Female, 25.0%
Food sanitarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.0% |
| Female | 25.0% |
Food sanitarian gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,847
Female income
$44,857
Food sanitarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in food sanitarian positions over time. Currently, 25.0% of food sanitarians are female.
Food sanitarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.45% | 37.55% |
| 2011 | 61.92% | 38.08% |
| 2012 | 64.07% | 35.93% |
| 2013 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2014 | 62.05% | 37.95% |
| 2015 | 60.68% | 39.32% |
| 2016 | 57.72% | 42.28% |
| 2017 | 53.25% | 46.75% |
| 2018 | 75.16% | 24.84% |
| 2019 | 72.34% | 27.66% |
| 2020 | 73.11% | 26.89% |
| 2021 | 75.00% | 25.00% |
Food sanitarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared food 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% |
| Food Sanitarian | 75% | 25% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Food sanitarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among food sanitarians is White, which makes up 70.5% of all food sanitarians. Comparatively, 10.8% of food sanitarians are Hispanic or Latino and 6.5% of food sanitarians are Black or African American.
- White, 70.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 6.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Food sanitarian race
| Food sanitarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 6.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Food sanitarian race and ethnicity over time
See how food sanitarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Food sanitarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.75% | 6.47% | 3.65% | 7.20% |
| 2011 | 76.38% | 9.24% | 3.17% | 8.50% |
| 2012 | 77.00% | 8.73% | 3.29% | 8.11% |
| 2013 | 75.94% | 8.35% | 4.04% | 8.35% |
| 2014 | 76.68% | 8.30% | 3.67% | 8.21% |
| 2015 | 78.15% | 8.02% | 4.25% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | 77.83% | 7.35% | 4.49% | 8.45% |
| 2017 | 73.08% | 10.34% | 5.65% | 7.57% |
| 2018 | 74.50% | 7.49% | 4.09% | 10.53% |
| 2019 | 76.41% | 7.04% | 3.74% | 10.14% |
| 2020 | 73.25% | 6.63% | 3.20% | 12.31% |
| 2021 | 70.51% | 6.54% | 4.98% | 10.84% |
Food sanitarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian food sanitarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino food sanitarians have the lowest average salary at $47,553.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,774 |
| White | $48,510 |
| Black or African American | $49,689 |
| Asian | $55,049 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,553 |
Average food sanitarian age
See how the average age of food sanitarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Food 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 |
Food sanitarian age breakdown
The average age of food sanitarians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the food sanitarian population.
Food sanitarian age breakdown
| Food Sanitarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Food sanitarian educational attainment
The most common degree for food sanitarians is bachelor's degree, with 75% of food sanitarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 8% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 75%
- Master's, 8%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Associate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Food sanitarians by degree level
| Food sanitarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Food sanitarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, food sanitarians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,542 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, food sanitarians earn a median annual income of $51,654 compared to $50,057 for food sanitarians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,542 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,805 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,654 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,057 |
Food sanitarian employment statistics
Company size where food sanitarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where food sanitarians work.
Food sanitarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 23% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Food sanitarian jobs by company type
Employees with the food sanitarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most food sanitarians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Food sanitarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 31% |
Food sanitarian turnover and employment statistics
Food sanitarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for food sanitarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Food sanitarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Food 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 food sanitarian tenure
The average food sanitarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 36 food sanitarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Food sanitarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Food sanitarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of food 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pharmacist Technician | 5.03% | 68,287 |
| Food Sanitarian | 7.06% | - |
| Medical Coding Technician | 8.20% | 67,197 |
| Homebirth Midwife | 8.57% | 546 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar food sanitarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Pharmacist Technician | 5.03% | 68,287 |
| Medical Coding Technician | 8.20% | 67,197 |
| Homebirth Midwife | 8.57% | 546 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |