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Job outlook for industrial hygienists in the United States
Are industrial hygienist jobs in demand?
Industrial hygienist job and salary trends over time
Industrial hygienist jobs over time
Industrial hygienist job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 831 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 864 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 939 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 953 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 949 | 0.00% |
Average industrial hygienist salary over time
Industrial hygienist salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $68,173 | $32.78 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $66,126 | $31.79 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $64,477 | $31.00 | +0.7% |
| 2022 | $64,028 | $30.78 | +2.1% |
| 2021 | $62,733 | $30.16 | +2.5% |
Industrial hygienist jobs by state
Most common states for industrial hygienists
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 47 | 7% |
| 2 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 152 | 5% |
| 3 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 236 | 4% |
| 4 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 225 | 4% |
| 5 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 340 | 3% |
| 6 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 293 | 3% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 226 | 3% |
| 8 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 223 | 3% |
| 9 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 182 | 3% |
| 10 | Missouri | 6,113,532 | 160 | 3% |
| 11 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 152 | 3% |
| 12 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 140 | 3% |
| 13 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 127 | 3% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 109 | 3% |
| 15 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 74 | 3% |
| 16 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 45 | 3% |
| 17 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 43 | 3% |
| 18 | Delaware | 961,939 | 26 | 3% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 741 | 2% |
| 20 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 290 | 2% |
Most common cities for industrial hygienists
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Park | 1 | 3% | $80,981 |
| 2 | Glastonbury | 1 | 3% | $83,601 |
| 3 | Glendale Heights | 1 | 3% | $66,897 |
| 4 | Mountain View | 2 | 2% | $90,228 |
| 5 | Denver | 4 | 1% | $72,980 |
| 6 | Baton Rouge | 2 | 1% | $86,664 |
| 7 | Tampa | 2 | 1% | $57,341 |
| 8 | Arlington Heights | 1 | 1% | $67,055 |
| 9 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $56,838 |
| 10 | Chicago | 2 | 0% | $66,959 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $79,094 |
| 12 | Washington | 2 | 0% | $87,281 |
| 13 | Albuquerque | 1 | 0% | $75,595 |
| 14 | Chandler | 1 | 0% | $66,464 |
| 15 | Detroit | 1 | 0% | $81,596 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $56,926 |
Industrial Hygienist job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of industrial hygienist experts
University of Central Missouri
Wesley Tinker
Assistant Professor of SafetyUniversity of Central Missouri
Safety Sciences
What will help Industrial Hygienists increase their earning potential?
Wesley Tinker: - Most dislikes are typically initial as they are mostly during the time needed to adapt to the organizational structure and procedures. Desensitization to certain aspects such as public speaking and conflict resolution is needed, as those skills will assist them heavily in their future in safety. Another dislike could be the individual not enjoying the development of safety loss control programs, but these documents are the backbone to which they enforce compliance and explain all elements related to worker and infrastructure safety. - There are many more 'likes' associated with being in safety than 'dislikes'. Safety Professionals can expect a very rewarding career personally, financially, and professionally as they typically enjoy a great work/life balance, maintaining a lucrative career which the majority of organizations start them at salaries ranging from $70,000 to $95,000, and several developmental aspects associated with being an active Safety Professional.