Industrial nurse demographics and statistics in the US
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Industrial nurse gender statistics
87.5% of industrial nurses are women and 12.5% of industrial nurses are men.
- Female, 87.5%
- Male, 12.5%
Industrial nurse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 87.5% |
| Male | 12.5% |
Industrial nurse gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$80,898
Female income
$76,021
Industrial nurse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in industrial nurse positions over time. Currently, 87.5% of industrial nurses are female.
Industrial nurse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.41% | 90.59% |
| 2011 | 9.78% | 90.22% |
| 2012 | 9.90% | 90.10% |
| 2013 | 10.32% | 89.68% |
| 2014 | 11.25% | 88.75% |
| 2015 | 10.88% | 89.12% |
| 2016 | 11.28% | 88.72% |
| 2017 | 11.87% | 88.13% |
| 2018 | 12.22% | 87.78% |
| 2019 | 12.28% | 87.72% |
| 2020 | 12.52% | 87.48% |
| 2021 | 12.50% | 87.50% |
Industrial nurse related jobs gender ratio
We compared industrial nurses with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Industrial Nurse | 13% | 88% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Industrial nurse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among industrial nurses is White, which makes up 65.1% of all industrial nurses. Comparatively, 11.7% of industrial nurses are Black or African American and 9.3% of industrial nurses are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 65.1%
- Black or African American, 11.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.3%
- Asian, 9.2%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Industrial nurse race
| Industrial nurse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.1% |
| Black or African American | 11.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.3% |
| Asian | 9.2% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Industrial nurse race and ethnicity over time
See how industrial nurse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Industrial nurse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.13% | 11.84% | 7.38% | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 71.72% | 12.21% | 7.30% | 6.82% |
| 2012 | 71.32% | 12.34% | 7.39% | 7.05% |
| 2013 | 71.16% | 12.28% | 7.49% | 7.00% |
| 2014 | 69.97% | 12.42% | 8.02% | 7.53% |
| 2015 | 70.16% | 12.53% | 7.55% | 7.66% |
| 2016 | 69.96% | 12.06% | 7.98% | 7.92% |
| 2017 | 69.60% | 11.56% | 8.16% | 8.26% |
| 2018 | 69.40% | 12.23% | 7.90% | 8.16% |
| 2019 | 69.42% | 11.57% | 8.20% | 8.52% |
| 2020 | 67.28% | 11.18% | 8.22% | 8.99% |
| 2021 | 65.13% | 11.65% | 9.20% | 9.29% |
Industrial nurse wage gap by race
According to our data, asian industrial nurses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White industrial nurses have the lowest average salary at $77,470.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,574 |
| White | $77,470 |
| Black or African American | $77,774 |
| Asian | $92,119 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,451 |
Average industrial nurse age
See how the average age of industrial nurses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Industrial nurse age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 45 | 45 |
| Unknown | 39 | 40.5 |
| Asian | 39 | 44 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 38 |
| White | 42 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Industrial nurse age breakdown
The average age of industrial nurses is 40+ years years old, representing 59% of the industrial nurse population.
Industrial nurse age breakdown
| Industrial Nurse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 59% |
| 30-40 years | 28% |
| 20-30 years | 14% |
Industrial nurse educational attainment
The most common degree for industrial nurses is bachelor's degree, with 37% of industrial nurses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 34% and associate degree degree at 20%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 34%
- Diploma, 20%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Industrial nurses by degree level
| Industrial nurse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 34% |
| Diploma | 20% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Industrial nurse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, industrial nurses with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,138 annually. With a Doctorate degree, industrial nurses earn a median annual income of $87,862 compared to $84,348 for industrial nurses with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,138 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,348 |
| Doctorate Degree | $87,862 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,201 |
Industrial nurse employment statistics
Company size where industrial nurses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where industrial nurses work.
Industrial nurse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 34% |
| > 10,000 employees | 26% |
Industrial nurse jobs by industry
The most common industries for industrial nurses are manufacturing, health care and professional.
Industrial nurse industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Automotive | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Industrial nurse turnover and employment statistics
Industrial nurse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for industrial nurses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Industrial nurse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Industrial nurse unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.90% |
| 2011 | 1.97% |
| 2012 | 1.94% |
| 2013 | 1.69% |
| 2014 | 1.75% |
| 2015 | 1.37% |
| 2016 | 1.10% |
| 2017 | 1.04% |
| 2018 | 1.07% |
| 2019 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 1.45% |
| 2021 | 1.37% |
Average industrial nurse tenure
The average industrial nurse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 191 industrial nurses resumes in Zippia's database.
Industrial nurse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Industrial nurse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of industrial nurses 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 Nurse | 8.72% | - |
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Similar industrial nurse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Hospitalist | 9.88% | 5,405 |
| Clinical Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 94,210 |
| Developmental Therapist | 13.00% | 34,724 |
| Geriatrician | 13.05% | 2,262 |
| Eye Clinic Manager | 17.57% | 15,789 |
| Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 166,113 |
Foreign languages spoken by industrial nurses
The most common foreign language among industrial nurses is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Arabic at 25.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
- Tagalog, 25.0%
Industrial nurse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
| Tagalog | 25.0% |