Industrial hygienist demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial hygienist demographics by:
Industrial hygienist gender statistics
26.0% of industrial hygienists are women and 74.0% of industrial hygienists are men.
- Male, 74.0%
- Female, 26.0%
Industrial hygienist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 74.0% |
| Female | 26.0% |
Industrial hygienist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$70,374
Female income
$67,808
Industrial hygienist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial hygienist positions over time. Currently, 26.0% of industrial hygienists are female.
Industrial hygienist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.84% | 19.16% |
| 2011 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2012 | 78.35% | 21.65% |
| 2013 | 77.35% | 22.65% |
| 2014 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2015 | 78.42% | 21.58% |
| 2016 | 76.41% | 23.59% |
| 2017 | 77.61% | 22.39% |
| 2018 | 76.25% | 23.75% |
| 2019 | 79.40% | 20.60% |
| 2020 | 77.28% | 22.72% |
| 2021 | 74.01% | 25.99% |
Industrial hygienist related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial hygienists 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% |
| Industrial Hygienist | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Industrial hygienist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial hygienists is White, which makes up 69.8% of all industrial hygienists. Comparatively, 11.6% of industrial hygienists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of industrial hygienists are Asian.
- White, 69.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Industrial hygienist race
| Industrial hygienist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Industrial hygienist race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial hygienist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial hygienist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.62% | 4.58% | 9.41% | 7.62% |
| 2011 | 78.05% | 4.73% | 6.87% | 8.91% |
| 2012 | 77.78% | 3.85% | 8.17% | 8.44% |
| 2013 | 76.85% | 4.81% | 7.98% | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 75.44% | 4.89% | 8.88% | 8.83% |
| 2015 | 75.27% | 5.40% | 8.33% | 9.52% |
| 2016 | 74.35% | 4.58% | 9.02% | 9.54% |
| 2017 | 73.64% | 4.08% | 9.67% | 10.55% |
| 2018 | 73.62% | 4.16% | 10.39% | 9.56% |
| 2019 | 71.41% | 4.33% | 11.70% | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 71.57% | 4.82% | 9.62% | 10.39% |
| 2021 | 69.76% | 4.73% | 9.75% | 11.63% |
Industrial hygienist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian industrial hygienists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american industrial hygienists have the lowest average salary at $68,212.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,344 |
| White | $68,409 |
| Black or African American | $68,212 |
| Asian | $74,832 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $69,286 |
Average industrial hygienist age
See how the average age of industrial hygienists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Industrial hygienist 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 |
Industrial hygienist age breakdown
The average age of industrial hygienists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the industrial hygienist population.
Industrial hygienist age breakdown
| Industrial Hygienist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Industrial hygienist educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial hygienists is bachelor's degree, with 71% of industrial hygienists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 17% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 71%
- Master's, 17%
- Associate, 8%
- High School Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Industrial hygienists by degree level
| Industrial hygienist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 71% |
| Master's | 17% |
| Associate | 8% |
| High School Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Industrial hygienist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial hygienists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $84,103 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, industrial hygienists earn a median annual income of $71,661 compared to $56,612 for industrial hygienists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $84,103 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,661 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,612 |
Industrial hygienist employment statistics
Most industrial hygienists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where industrial hygienists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial hygienists work.
Industrial hygienist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Industrial hygienist jobs by company type
Employees with the industrial hygienist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most industrial hygienists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Industrial hygienist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 19% |
Industrial hygienist jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial hygienists are government, manufacturing and technology.
Industrial hygienist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Industrial hygienist turnover and employment statistics
Industrial hygienist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial hygienists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial hygienist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial hygienist 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 industrial hygienist tenure
The average industrial hygienist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,368 industrial hygienists resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial hygienist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Industrial hygienist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial hygienists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Hygienist | 3.67% | - |
| Solar Process Engineer | 5.25% | 26,732 |
| Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 65,722 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Similar industrial hygienist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Process Engineer | 5.25% | 26,732 |
| Photovoltaic Power Systems Engineer | 6.39% | 65,722 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Environmental Property Assessor | 12.89% | 22,803 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial hygienists
The most common foreign language among industrial hygienists is Spanish at 55.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.0% and German is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 55.7%
- French, 10.0%
- German, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 5.7%
- Arabic, 2.9%
- Other, 18.6%
Industrial hygienist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.7% |
| French | 10.0% |
| German | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.7% |
| Arabic | 2.9% |
| Other | 18.6% |
