Radiation safety officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Radiation safety officer demographics by:
Radiation safety officer gender statistics
23.0% of radiation safety officers are women and 77.0% of radiation safety officers are men.
- Male, 77.0%
- Female, 23.0%
Radiation safety officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.0% |
| Female | 23.0% |
Radiation safety officer gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,494
Female income
$75,694
Radiation safety officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in radiation safety officer positions over time. Currently, 23.0% of radiation safety officers are female.
Radiation safety officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.95% | 35.05% |
| 2011 | 64.43% | 35.57% |
| 2012 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2013 | 69.77% | 30.23% |
| 2014 | 64.56% | 35.44% |
| 2015 | 63.23% | 36.77% |
| 2016 | 60.33% | 39.67% |
| 2017 | 55.93% | 44.07% |
| 2018 | 77.12% | 22.88% |
| 2019 | 74.45% | 25.55% |
| 2020 | 75.18% | 24.82% |
| 2021 | 76.97% | 23.03% |
Radiation safety officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared radiation safety officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Radiation Safety Officer | 77% | 23% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Radiation safety officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among radiation safety officers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all radiation safety officers. Comparatively, 14.2% of radiation safety officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of radiation safety officers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Radiation safety officer race
| Radiation safety officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Radiation safety officer race and ethnicity over time
See how radiation safety officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Radiation safety officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.91% | 9.95% | 4.33% | 10.61% |
| 2011 | 68.54% | 12.72% | 3.85% | 11.90% |
| 2012 | 69.16% | 12.20% | 3.97% | 11.52% |
| 2013 | 68.10% | 11.83% | 4.72% | 11.75% |
| 2014 | 68.84% | 11.78% | 4.35% | 11.61% |
| 2015 | 70.31% | 11.50% | 4.93% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 69.99% | 10.83% | 5.17% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 65.24% | 13.81% | 6.33% | 10.98% |
| 2018 | 66.66% | 10.96% | 4.77% | 13.93% |
| 2019 | 68.57% | 10.52% | 4.42% | 13.54% |
| 2020 | 65.41% | 10.11% | 3.88% | 15.71% |
| 2021 | 62.67% | 10.02% | 5.66% | 14.24% |
Radiation safety officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $81,043 |
| White | $80,685 |
| Black or African American | $82,281 |
| Asian | $89,449 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,385 |
Average radiation safety officer age
See how the average age of radiation safety officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Radiation safety officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Radiation safety officer age breakdown
The average age of radiation safety officers is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the radiation safety officer population.
Radiation safety officer age breakdown
| Radiation Safety Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Radiation safety officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 22%
- Master's, 15%
- Doctorate, 3%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Radiation safety officers by degree level
| Radiation safety officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Doctorate | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Radiation safety officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $105,683 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $71,467 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,925 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,777 |
Radiation safety officer employment statistics
Most radiation safety officers work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where radiation safety officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where radiation safety officers work.
Radiation safety officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Radiation safety officer jobs by company type
Employees with the radiation safety officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most radiation safety officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Radiation safety officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 6% |
Radiation safety officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for radiation safety officers are health care, education and manufacturing.
Radiation safety officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 21% |
| Education | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Government | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Radiation safety officer turnover and employment statistics
Radiation safety officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for radiation safety officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Radiation safety officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Radiation safety officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average radiation safety officer tenure
The average radiation safety officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,136 radiation safety officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Radiation safety officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 17% |
Radiation safety officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of radiation safety officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Pharmacist | 5.03% | 110,278 |
| Radiation Safety Officer | 7.06% | - |
| Medical Records Analyst | 8.20% | 61,145 |
| Athletic Trainer | 8.57% | 56,812 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar radiation safety officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Retail Pharmacist | 5.03% | 110,278 |
| Medical Records Analyst | 8.20% | 61,145 |
| Athletic Trainer | 8.57% | 56,812 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by radiation safety officers
The most common foreign language among radiation safety officers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 12.5% and French is the third-most popular at 12.5%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 12.5%
- French, 12.5%
- Arabic, 12.5%
- Kurdish, 6.3%
- Other, 6.2%
Radiation safety officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 12.5% |
| French | 12.5% |
| Arabic | 12.5% |
| Kurdish | 6.3% |
| Other | 6.2% |
