Safety person demographics and statistics in the US
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Safety person gender statistics
14.4% of safety people are women and 85.6% of safety people are men.
- Male, 85.6%
- Female, 14.4%
Safety person gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.6% |
| Female | 14.4% |
Safety person gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,613
Female income
$31,253
Safety person gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in safety person positions over time. Currently, 14.4% of safety people are female.
Safety person gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.78% | 23.22% |
| 2011 | 76.38% | 23.62% |
| 2012 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2013 | 80.46% | 19.54% |
| 2014 | 76.48% | 23.52% |
| 2015 | 75.42% | 24.58% |
| 2016 | 73.08% | 26.92% |
| 2017 | 69.37% | 30.63% |
| 2018 | 85.75% | 14.25% |
| 2019 | 83.87% | 16.13% |
| 2020 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2021 | 85.64% | 14.36% |
Safety person related jobs gender ratio
We compared safety people 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% |
| Safety Person | 86% | 14% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Safety person demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among safety people is White, which makes up 62.5% of all safety people. Comparatively, 14.7% of safety people are Hispanic or Latino and 9.9% of safety people are Black or African American.
- White, 62.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Black or African American, 9.9%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Safety person race
| Safety person race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.9% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Safety person race and ethnicity over time
See how safety person racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Safety person race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.79% | 9.84% | 4.42% | 11.02% |
| 2011 | 68.41% | 12.61% | 3.94% | 12.32% |
| 2012 | 69.04% | 12.09% | 4.05% | 11.93% |
| 2013 | 67.98% | 11.71% | 4.80% | 12.17% |
| 2014 | 68.72% | 11.66% | 4.43% | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 70.19% | 11.39% | 5.01% | 10.63% |
| 2016 | 69.86% | 10.71% | 5.25% | 12.27% |
| 2017 | 65.11% | 13.70% | 6.41% | 11.39% |
| 2018 | 66.54% | 10.85% | 4.86% | 14.34% |
| 2019 | 68.45% | 10.41% | 4.50% | 13.96% |
| 2020 | 65.29% | 9.99% | 3.96% | 16.13% |
| 2021 | 62.54% | 9.91% | 5.74% | 14.66% |
Safety person wage gap by race
According to our data, asian safety people have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino safety people have the lowest average salary at $31,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $32,328 |
| White | $32,257 |
| Black or African American | $32,571 |
| Asian | $33,947 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,998 |
Average safety person age
See how the average age of safety people varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Safety person 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 |
Safety person age breakdown
The average age of safety people is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the safety person population.
Safety person age breakdown
| Safety Person Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Safety person educational attainment
The most common degree for safety people is bachelor's degree, with 29% of safety people earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 28% and high school diploma degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 28%
- Associate, 22%
- Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Safety people by degree level
| Safety person degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 28% |
| Associate | 22% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Safety person wage gap by degree level
According to the data, safety people with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $36,870 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, safety people earn a median annual income of $33,086 compared to $32,668 for safety people with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $36,870 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $30,376 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $33,086 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $32,668 |
Safety person employment statistics
Most safety people work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where safety people work
Below, you can see the size of companies where safety people work.
Safety person jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Safety person jobs by company type
Employees with the safety person job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most safety people prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Safety person jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 4% |
Safety person jobs by industry
The most common industries for safety people are construction, energy and manufacturing.
Safety person industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 17% |
| Energy | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Safety person turnover and employment statistics
Safety person unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for safety people between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Safety person unemployment rate by year
| Year | Safety person 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 safety person tenure
The average safety person stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 223 safety people resumes in Zippia's database.
Safety person tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Safety person LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of safety people 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Pharmacist | 5.03% | 115,299 |
| Safety Person | 7.06% | - |
| Recording Technician | 8.20% | 25,621 |
| Direct-Entry Midwife | 8.57% | 31,869 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar safety person jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Pharmacist | 5.03% | 115,299 |
| Recording Technician | 8.20% | 25,621 |
| Direct-Entry Midwife | 8.57% | 31,869 |
| Anesthesia Technician | 10.59% | 78,132 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by safety people
The most common foreign language among safety people is Spanish at 45.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Kurdish at 9.1% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 45.5%
- Kurdish, 9.1%
- Portuguese, 9.1%
- German, 9.1%
- French, 9.1%
- Other, 18.1%
Safety person languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 45.5% |
| Kurdish | 9.1% |
| Portuguese | 9.1% |
| German | 9.1% |
| French | 9.1% |
| Other | 18.1% |