Plant safety engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Plant safety engineer gender statistics
6.5% of plant safety engineers are women and 93.5% of plant safety engineers are men.
- Male, 93.5%
- Female, 6.5%
Plant safety engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.5% |
| Female | 6.5% |
Plant safety engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$89,595
Female income
$85,760
Plant safety engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in plant safety engineer positions over time. Currently, 6.5% of plant safety engineers are female.
Plant safety engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 95.55% | 4.45% |
| 2011 | 95.42% | 4.58% |
| 2012 | 94.85% | 5.15% |
| 2013 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2014 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2015 | 94.87% | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 94.28% | 5.72% |
| 2017 | 94.64% | 5.36% |
| 2018 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2019 | 95.15% | 4.85% |
| 2020 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2021 | 93.55% | 6.45% |
Plant safety engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared plant safety engineers 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% |
| Plant Safety Engineer | 94% | 6% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Plant safety engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among plant safety engineers is White, which makes up 69.2% of all plant safety engineers. Comparatively, 12.1% of plant safety engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of plant safety engineers are Asian.
- White, 69.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Plant safety engineer race
| Plant safety engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Plant safety engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how plant safety engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Plant safety engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.03% | 4.78% | 9.29% | 8.11% |
| 2011 | 77.46% | 4.93% | 6.75% | 9.40% |
| 2012 | 77.19% | 4.04% | 8.04% | 8.93% |
| 2013 | 76.26% | 5.01% | 7.85% | 8.98% |
| 2014 | 74.85% | 5.09% | 8.75% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 74.68% | 5.59% | 8.21% | 10.01% |
| 2016 | 73.76% | 4.77% | 8.89% | 10.03% |
| 2017 | 73.05% | 4.28% | 9.55% | 11.04% |
| 2018 | 73.03% | 4.35% | 10.27% | 10.04% |
| 2019 | 70.82% | 4.53% | 11.57% | 10.91% |
| 2020 | 70.98% | 5.01% | 9.49% | 10.88% |
| 2021 | 69.17% | 4.93% | 9.63% | 12.12% |
Plant safety engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian plant safety engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american plant safety engineers have the lowest average salary at $86,362.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,051 |
| White | $86,657 |
| Black or African American | $86,362 |
| Asian | $96,314 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $87,965 |
Average plant safety engineer age
See how the average age of plant safety engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Plant safety engineer 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 |
Plant safety engineer age breakdown
The average age of plant safety engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the plant safety engineer population.
Plant safety engineer age breakdown
| Plant Safety Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Plant safety engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for plant safety engineers is bachelor's degree, with 67% of plant safety engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Plant safety engineers by degree level
| Plant safety engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Plant safety engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, plant safety engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $110,512 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, plant safety engineers earn a median annual income of $91,527 compared to $69,345 for plant safety engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $110,512 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,527 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,345 |
Plant safety engineer employment statistics
Company size where plant safety engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where plant safety engineers work.
Plant safety engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 6% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 44% |
Plant safety engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for plant safety engineers are manufacturing, automotive and transportation.
Plant safety engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 38% |
| Fortune 500 | 20% |
| Automotive | 8% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Plant safety engineer turnover and employment statistics
Plant safety engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for plant safety engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Plant safety engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Plant safety engineer 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 plant safety engineer tenure
The average plant safety engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 67 plant safety engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Plant safety engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Plant safety engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of plant safety engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Safety Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Hydrodynamicist | 5.25% | 462 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | 24,289 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Similar plant safety engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrodynamicist | 5.25% | 462 |
| Wireless Engineer | 6.39% | 24,289 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Extractive Metallurgist | 10.43% | 820 |
| Environmental Specialist Lead | 12.89% | 18,922 |
Foreign languages spoken by plant safety engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Plant safety engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |