Process safety engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Process safety engineer gender statistics
23.0% of process safety engineers are women and 77.0% of process safety engineers are men.
- Male, 77.0%
- Female, 23.0%
Process safety engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.0% |
| Female | 23.0% |
Process safety engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,258
Female income
$83,940
Process safety engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in process safety engineer positions over time. Currently, 23.0% of process safety engineers are female.
Process safety engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.22% | 16.78% |
| 2011 | 82.79% | 17.21% |
| 2012 | 80.97% | 19.03% |
| 2013 | 80.06% | 19.94% |
| 2014 | 82.12% | 17.88% |
| 2015 | 81.03% | 18.97% |
| 2016 | 79.21% | 20.79% |
| 2017 | 80.30% | 19.70% |
| 2018 | 79.06% | 20.94% |
| 2019 | 81.93% | 18.07% |
| 2020 | 80.00% | 20.00% |
| 2021 | 77.01% | 22.99% |
Process safety engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared process 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% |
| Process Safety Engineer | 77% | 23% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Process safety engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among process safety engineers is White, which makes up 67.1% of all process safety engineers. Comparatively, 12.6% of process safety engineers are Asian and 11.5% of process safety engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 67.1%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Process safety engineer race
| Process safety engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.1% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Process safety engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how process safety engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Process safety engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.95% | 4.54% | 12.24% | 7.51% |
| 2011 | 75.39% | 4.69% | 9.70% | 8.80% |
| 2012 | 75.11% | 3.80% | 10.99% | 8.33% |
| 2013 | 74.18% | 4.77% | 10.80% | 8.39% |
| 2014 | 72.77% | 4.85% | 11.70% | 8.72% |
| 2015 | 72.60% | 5.35% | 11.16% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 71.69% | 4.53% | 11.84% | 9.43% |
| 2017 | 70.97% | 4.04% | 12.50% | 10.45% |
| 2018 | 70.95% | 4.11% | 13.21% | 9.45% |
| 2019 | 68.75% | 4.29% | 14.52% | 10.31% |
| 2020 | 68.90% | 4.77% | 12.44% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 67.09% | 4.69% | 12.58% | 11.52% |
Process safety engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian process safety engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american process safety engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,462.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,514 |
| White | $84,718 |
| Black or African American | $84,462 |
| Asian | $93,035 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,850 |
Average process safety engineer age
See how the average age of process safety engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Process 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 |
Process safety engineer age breakdown
The average age of process safety engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the process safety engineer population.
Process safety engineer age breakdown
| Process Safety Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Process safety engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for process safety engineers is bachelor's degree, with 73% of process safety engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 4%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Process safety engineers by degree level
| Process safety engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 4% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Process safety engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, process safety engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,097 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, process safety engineers earn a median annual income of $88,925 compared to $69,530 for process safety engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,097 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,925 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,530 |
Process safety engineer employment statistics
Most process safety engineers work for a public in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where process safety engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where process safety engineers work.
Process safety engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 40% |
Process safety engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the process safety engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most process safety engineers prefer to work at public companies over private companies.
Process safety engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 48% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 3% |
Process safety engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for process safety engineers are manufacturing, energy and professional.
Process safety engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Energy | 12% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Process safety engineer turnover and employment statistics
Process safety engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for process safety engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Process safety engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Process 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 process safety engineer tenure
The average process safety engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 336 process safety engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Process safety engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Process safety engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of process 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Process Safety Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Chief Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 14,090 |
| Electrical Prospecting Engineer | 6.39% | 30,147 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Similar process safety engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Petroleum Engineer | 5.25% | 14,090 |
| Electrical Prospecting Engineer | 6.39% | 30,147 |
| Aeronautical Engineer | 7.54% | 28,911 |
| Gas Combustion Engineer | 8.92% | 2,516 |
| Corrosion Engineer | 10.43% | 21,942 |
| Environmental Management Specialist | 12.89% | 83,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by process safety engineers
The most common foreign language among process safety engineers is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and French is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 38.9%
- German, 11.1%
- French, 11.1%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- Other, 27.7%
Process safety engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 38.9% |
| German | 11.1% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| Other | 27.7% |
