Safety compliance engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Safety compliance engineer gender statistics
34.3% of safety compliance engineers are women and 65.7% of safety compliance engineers are men.
- Male, 65.7%
- Female, 34.3%
Safety compliance engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.7% |
| Female | 34.3% |
Safety compliance engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$83,015
Female income
$79,934
Safety compliance engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in safety compliance engineer positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of safety compliance engineers are female.
Safety compliance engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.92% | 26.08% |
| 2011 | 73.33% | 26.67% |
| 2012 | 70.86% | 29.14% |
| 2013 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2014 | 72.40% | 27.60% |
| 2015 | 70.94% | 29.06% |
| 2016 | 68.52% | 31.48% |
| 2017 | 69.97% | 30.03% |
| 2018 | 68.32% | 31.68% |
| 2019 | 72.15% | 27.85% |
| 2020 | 69.56% | 30.44% |
| 2021 | 65.68% | 34.32% |
Safety compliance engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared safety compliance 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% |
| Safety Compliance Engineer | 66% | 34% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Safety compliance engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among safety compliance engineers is White, which makes up 68.7% of all safety compliance engineers. Comparatively, 11.9% of safety compliance engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.5% of safety compliance engineers are Asian.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Asian, 10.5%
- Black or African American, 4.8%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1%
Safety compliance engineer race
| Safety compliance engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Asian | 10.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.8% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
Safety compliance engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how safety compliance engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Safety compliance engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.52% | 4.68% | 10.17% | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 76.95% | 4.82% | 7.64% | 9.14% |
| 2012 | 76.67% | 3.94% | 8.93% | 8.67% |
| 2013 | 75.75% | 4.91% | 8.74% | 8.73% |
| 2014 | 74.34% | 4.98% | 9.64% | 9.06% |
| 2015 | 74.17% | 5.49% | 9.09% | 9.75% |
| 2016 | 73.25% | 4.67% | 9.78% | 9.77% |
| 2017 | 72.54% | 4.18% | 10.44% | 10.79% |
| 2018 | 72.52% | 4.25% | 11.15% | 9.79% |
| 2019 | 70.31% | 4.43% | 12.46% | 10.65% |
| 2020 | 70.47% | 4.91% | 10.38% | 10.62% |
| 2021 | 68.66% | 4.83% | 10.51% | 11.87% |
Safety compliance engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian safety compliance engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american safety compliance engineers have the lowest average salary at $80,419.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $84,181 |
| White | $80,656 |
| Black or African American | $80,419 |
| Asian | $88,372 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,708 |
Average safety compliance engineer age
See how the average age of safety compliance engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Safety compliance 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 |
Safety compliance engineer age breakdown
The average age of safety compliance engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the safety compliance engineer population.
Safety compliance engineer age breakdown
| Safety Compliance Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Safety compliance engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for safety compliance engineers is bachelor's degree, with 63% of safety compliance engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 63%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Safety compliance engineers by degree level
| Safety compliance engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 63% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Safety compliance engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, safety compliance engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $99,532 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, safety compliance engineers earn a median annual income of $84,561 compared to $66,518 for safety compliance engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $99,532 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $84,561 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $66,518 |
Safety compliance engineer employment statistics
Most safety compliance engineers work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where safety compliance engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where safety compliance engineers work.
Safety compliance engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 31% |
Safety compliance engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the safety compliance engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most safety compliance engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Safety compliance engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 39% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 5% |
Safety compliance engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for safety compliance engineers are manufacturing, technology and health care.
Safety compliance engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Technology | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Health Care | 8% |
| Professional | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Government | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Safety compliance engineer turnover and employment statistics
Safety compliance engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for safety compliance engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Safety compliance engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Safety compliance 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 safety compliance engineer tenure
The average safety compliance engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 184 safety compliance engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Safety compliance engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Safety compliance engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of safety compliance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Compliance Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Distribution Field Engineer | 6.39% | 59,206 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Environmental Engineer/Scientist | 12.89% | 56,460 |
Similar safety compliance engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Consultant | 5.25% | 19,702 |
| Distribution Field Engineer | 6.39% | 59,206 |
| Supersonic Engineer | 7.54% | 4,402 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Environmental Engineer/Scientist | 12.89% | 56,460 |
Foreign languages spoken by safety compliance engineers
The most common foreign language among safety compliance engineers is Spanish at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Mandarin at 14.3% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 57.1%
- Mandarin, 14.3%
- Chinese, 14.3%
- French, 14.3%
Safety compliance engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 57.1% |
| Mandarin | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |
| French | 14.3% |
