Product safety engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Product safety engineer demographics by:
Product safety engineer gender statistics
10.4% of product safety engineers are women and 89.6% of product safety engineers are men.
- Male, 89.6%
- Female, 10.4%
Product safety engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.6% |
| Female | 10.4% |
Product safety engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,550
Female income
$84,032
Product safety engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product safety engineer positions over time. Currently, 10.4% of product safety engineers are female.
Product safety engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2011 | 92.51% | 7.49% |
| 2012 | 91.62% | 8.38% |
| 2013 | 91.16% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 92.18% | 7.82% |
| 2015 | 91.65% | 8.35% |
| 2016 | 90.72% | 9.28% |
| 2017 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2018 | 90.65% | 9.35% |
| 2019 | 92.09% | 7.91% |
| 2020 | 91.13% | 8.87% |
| 2021 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
Product safety engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared product 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% |
| Product Safety Engineer | 90% | 10% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Product safety engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product safety engineers is White, which makes up 66.9% of all product safety engineers. Comparatively, 12.7% of product safety engineers are Asian and 11.6% of product safety engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.9%
- Asian, 12.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Product safety engineer race
| Product safety engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.9% |
| Asian | 12.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Product safety engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how product safety engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product safety engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.81% | 4.56% | 12.32% | 7.55% |
| 2011 | 75.24% | 4.70% | 9.78% | 8.84% |
| 2012 | 74.96% | 3.82% | 11.08% | 8.37% |
| 2013 | 74.04% | 4.79% | 10.89% | 8.43% |
| 2014 | 72.62% | 4.86% | 11.79% | 8.76% |
| 2015 | 72.46% | 5.37% | 11.24% | 9.45% |
| 2016 | 71.54% | 4.55% | 11.93% | 9.47% |
| 2017 | 70.82% | 4.06% | 12.58% | 10.49% |
| 2018 | 70.80% | 4.13% | 13.30% | 9.49% |
| 2019 | 68.60% | 4.31% | 14.61% | 10.35% |
| 2020 | 68.75% | 4.79% | 12.53% | 10.32% |
| 2021 | 66.95% | 4.71% | 12.66% | 11.57% |
Product safety engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian product safety engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product safety engineers have the lowest average salary at $84,485.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $89,074 |
| White | $84,996 |
| Black or African American | $84,485 |
| Asian | $93,409 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,091 |
Average product safety engineer age
See how the average age of product safety engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product 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 |
Product safety engineer age breakdown
The average age of product safety engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the product safety engineer population.
Product safety engineer age breakdown
| Product Safety Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Product safety engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for product safety engineers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of product safety engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 16% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 15%
- Diploma, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Product safety engineers by degree level
| Product safety engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Diploma | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Product safety engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product safety engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $105,577 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, product safety engineers earn a median annual income of $88,656 compared to $68,020 for product safety engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,577 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $88,656 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,020 |
Product safety engineer employment statistics
Most product safety engineers work for a private in the technology industry.
Company size where product safety engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product safety engineers work.
Product safety engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 46% |
Product safety engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the product safety engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most product safety engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Product safety engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 45% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 3% |
Product safety engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for product safety engineers are technology, manufacturing and professional.
Product safety engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Technology | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 18% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Product safety engineer turnover and employment statistics
Product safety engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product safety engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product safety engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product 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 product safety engineer tenure
The average product safety engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 179 product safety engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product safety engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Product safety engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Safety Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Oil Well Engineer | 5.25% | 2,568 |
| Engineer In Charge | 6.39% | 28,324 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Engineering Professor | 12.89% | 80,518 |
Similar product safety engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Well Engineer | 5.25% | 2,568 |
| Engineer In Charge | 6.39% | 28,324 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Environmental Engineering Professor | 12.89% | 80,518 |
Foreign languages spoken by product safety engineers
- German, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Product safety engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
