Health and safety inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Health and safety inspector gender statistics
19.2% of health and safety inspectors are women and 80.8% of health and safety inspectors are men.
- Male, 80.8%
- Female, 19.2%
Health and safety inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 80.8% |
| Female | 19.2% |
Health and safety inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,962
Female income
$43,818
Health and safety inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in health and safety inspector positions over time. Currently, 19.2% of health and safety inspectors are female.
Health and safety inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.01% | 29.99% |
| 2011 | 69.54% | 30.46% |
| 2012 | 71.46% | 28.54% |
| 2013 | 74.41% | 25.59% |
| 2014 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2015 | 68.42% | 31.58% |
| 2016 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
| 2017 | 61.53% | 38.47% |
| 2018 | 80.95% | 19.05% |
| 2019 | 78.60% | 21.40% |
| 2020 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 80.81% | 19.19% |
Health and safety inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared health and safety inspectors 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% |
| Health And Safety Inspector | 81% | 19% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Health and safety inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among health and safety inspectors is White, which makes up 63.2% of all health and safety inspectors. Comparatively, 15.4% of health and safety inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 8.1% of health and safety inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 63.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.4%
- Black or African American, 8.1%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Health and safety inspector race
| Health and safety inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.4% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Health and safety inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how health and safety inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Health and safety inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.40% | 8.00% | 4.56% | 11.76% |
| 2011 | 69.02% | 10.77% | 4.08% | 13.05% |
| 2012 | 69.65% | 10.25% | 4.19% | 12.67% |
| 2013 | 68.59% | 9.87% | 4.95% | 12.90% |
| 2014 | 69.33% | 9.82% | 4.58% | 12.76% |
| 2015 | 70.80% | 9.55% | 5.16% | 11.37% |
| 2016 | 70.48% | 8.87% | 5.40% | 13.01% |
| 2017 | 65.72% | 11.86% | 6.56% | 12.13% |
| 2018 | 67.15% | 9.01% | 5.00% | 15.08% |
| 2019 | 69.06% | 8.57% | 4.64% | 14.69% |
| 2020 | 65.90% | 8.15% | 4.10% | 16.86% |
| 2021 | 63.15% | 8.07% | 5.89% | 15.39% |
Health and safety inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian health and safety inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino health and safety inspectors have the lowest average salary at $45,530.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,295 |
| White | $46,131 |
| Black or African American | $46,864 |
| Asian | $50,125 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,530 |
Average health and safety inspector age
See how the average age of health and safety inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Health and safety inspector 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 |
Health and safety inspector age breakdown
The average age of health and safety inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the health and safety inspector population.
Health and safety inspector age breakdown
| Health And Safety Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Health and safety inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for health and safety inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 51% of health and safety inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Health and safety inspectors by degree level
| Health and safety inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Health and safety inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, health and safety inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $57,332 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, health and safety inspectors earn a median annual income of $48,073 compared to $47,091 for health and safety inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,332 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,836 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,073 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $47,091 |
Health and safety inspector employment statistics
Most health and safety inspectors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where health and safety inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where health and safety inspectors work.
Health and safety inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Health and safety inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the health and safety inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most health and safety inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Health and safety inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 15% |
Health and safety inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for health and safety inspectors are education, government and professional.
Health and safety inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 12% |
| Government | 12% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Health and safety inspector turnover and employment statistics
Health and safety inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for health and safety inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Health and safety inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Health and safety inspector 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 health and safety inspector tenure
The average health and safety inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 202 health and safety inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Health and safety inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Health and safety inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of health and safety inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Float Pharmacist | 5.03% | 51,231 |
| Health And Safety Inspector | 7.06% | - |
| Medical Biller Coder | 8.20% | 54,861 |
| Homebirth Midwife | 8.57% | 546 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Similar health and safety inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Float Pharmacist | 5.03% | 51,231 |
| Medical Biller Coder | 8.20% | 54,861 |
| Homebirth Midwife | 8.57% | 546 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Internship | 23.99% | 59,100 |
Foreign languages spoken by health and safety inspectors
The most common foreign language among health and safety inspectors is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 20.0% and Catalan is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
- Catalan, 10.0%
- Italian, 10.0%
Health and safety inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
| Catalan | 10.0% |
| Italian | 10.0% |
