Product safety manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Product safety manager gender statistics
36.6% of product safety managers are women and 63.4% of product safety managers are men.
- Male, 63.4%
- Female, 36.6%
Product safety manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.4% |
| Female | 36.6% |
Product safety manager gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,603
Female income
$79,360
Product safety manager gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in product safety manager positions over time. Currently, 36.6% of product safety managers are female.
Product safety manager gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.98% | 28.02% |
| 2011 | 71.36% | 28.64% |
| 2012 | 68.79% | 31.21% |
| 2013 | 67.53% | 32.47% |
| 2014 | 70.40% | 29.60% |
| 2015 | 68.87% | 31.13% |
| 2016 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2017 | 67.86% | 32.14% |
| 2018 | 66.16% | 33.84% |
| 2019 | 70.13% | 29.87% |
| 2020 | 67.44% | 32.56% |
| 2021 | 63.43% | 36.57% |
Product safety manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared product safety managers 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 Manager | 63% | 37% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Product safety manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among product safety managers is White, which makes up 68.6% of all product safety managers. Comparatively, 11.7% of product safety managers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.8% of product safety managers are Asian.
- White, 68.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Asian, 10.8%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Product safety manager race
| Product safety manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Product safety manager race and ethnicity over time
See how product safety manager racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Product safety manager race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.48% | 4.61% | 10.46% | 7.68% |
| 2011 | 76.91% | 4.76% | 7.92% | 8.97% |
| 2012 | 76.64% | 3.87% | 9.21% | 8.50% |
| 2013 | 75.71% | 4.84% | 9.02% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 74.30% | 4.92% | 9.92% | 8.89% |
| 2015 | 74.13% | 5.42% | 9.38% | 9.58% |
| 2016 | 73.21% | 4.60% | 10.06% | 9.60% |
| 2017 | 72.50% | 4.11% | 10.72% | 10.62% |
| 2018 | 72.48% | 4.18% | 11.43% | 9.62% |
| 2019 | 70.28% | 4.36% | 12.74% | 10.48% |
| 2020 | 70.43% | 4.84% | 10.66% | 10.46% |
| 2021 | 68.62% | 4.76% | 10.80% | 11.70% |
Product safety manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian product safety managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american product safety managers have the lowest average salary at $79,903.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,457 |
| White | $80,518 |
| Black or African American | $79,903 |
| Asian | $90,773 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,837 |
Average product safety manager age
See how the average age of product safety managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Product safety manager 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 manager age breakdown
The average age of product safety managers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the product safety manager population.
Product safety manager age breakdown
| Product Safety Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Product safety manager educational attainment
The most common degree for product safety managers is bachelor's degree, with 66% of product safety managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 66%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 12%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Product safety managers by degree level
| Product safety manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 66% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Product safety manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, product safety managers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $106,050 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, product safety managers earn a median annual income of $84,948 compared to $60,672 for product safety managers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,050 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,948 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $60,672 |
Product safety manager employment statistics
Company size where product safety managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where product safety managers work.
Product safety manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 1% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 43% |
Product safety manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for product safety managers are manufacturing, technology and pharmaceutical.
Product safety manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 17% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Pharmaceutical | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Product safety manager turnover and employment statistics
Product safety manager unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for product safety managers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Product safety manager unemployment rate by year
| Year | Product safety manager 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 manager tenure
The average product safety manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 148 product safety managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Product safety manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Product safety manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of product safety managers 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 Manager | 3.67% | - |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Senior Field Engineer | 6.39% | 86,767 |
| Helicopter Engineer | 7.54% | 4,460 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Similar product safety manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems Engineer | 5.25% | 63,880 |
| Senior Field Engineer | 6.39% | 86,767 |
| Helicopter Engineer | 7.54% | 4,460 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Material Engineer | 10.43% | 89,717 |
| Engineering Project Coordinator | 12.89% | 112,985 |
Foreign languages spoken by product safety managers
The most common foreign language among product safety managers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Swedish at 7.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 7.1%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Swedish, 7.1%
- Portuguese, 7.1%
- Indonesian, 7.1%
- Chinese, 7.1%
- Other, 43.0%
Product safety manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Swedish | 7.1% |
| Portuguese | 7.1% |
| Indonesian | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 7.1% |
| Other | 43.0% |