Sanitarian demographics and statistics in the US
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Sanitarian gender statistics
39.0% of sanitarians are women and 61.0% of sanitarians are men.
- Male, 61.0%
- Female, 39.0%
Sanitarian gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.0% |
| Female | 39.0% |
Sanitarian gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,371
Female income
$45,722
Sanitarian gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in sanitarian positions over time. Currently, 39.0% of sanitarians are female.
Sanitarian gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 46.40% | 53.60% |
| 2011 | 45.84% | 54.16% |
| 2012 | 48.14% | 51.86% |
| 2013 | 51.88% | 48.12% |
| 2014 | 45.98% | 54.02% |
| 2015 | 44.55% | 55.45% |
| 2016 | 41.54% | 58.46% |
| 2017 | 37.22% | 62.78% |
| 2018 | 61.17% | 38.83% |
| 2019 | 57.66% | 42.34% |
| 2020 | 58.60% | 41.40% |
| 2021 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
Sanitarian related jobs gender ratio
We compared sanitarians 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% |
| Sanitarian | 61% | 39% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Sanitarian demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among sanitarians is White, which makes up 62.9% of all sanitarians. Comparatively, 14.6% of sanitarians are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of sanitarians are Black or African American.
- White, 62.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.6%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Sanitarian race
| Sanitarian race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Sanitarian race and ethnicity over time
See how sanitarian racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
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- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Sanitarian race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.16% | 9.24% | 4.47% | 11.01% |
| 2011 | 68.79% | 12.01% | 3.99% | 12.30% |
| 2012 | 69.41% | 11.49% | 4.10% | 11.91% |
| 2013 | 68.35% | 11.12% | 4.86% | 12.15% |
| 2014 | 69.09% | 11.06% | 4.48% | 12.01% |
| 2015 | 70.56% | 10.79% | 5.06% | 10.61% |
| 2016 | 70.24% | 10.11% | 5.30% | 12.26% |
| 2017 | 65.49% | 13.10% | 6.47% | 11.38% |
| 2018 | 66.91% | 10.25% | 4.91% | 14.33% |
| 2019 | 68.82% | 9.81% | 4.55% | 13.94% |
| 2020 | 65.67% | 9.39% | 4.01% | 16.11% |
| 2021 | 62.92% | 9.31% | 5.80% | 14.64% |
Sanitarian wage gap by race
According to our data, asian sanitarians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino sanitarians have the lowest average salary at $47,707.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,595 |
| White | $48,404 |
| Black or African American | $49,257 |
| Asian | $53,070 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,707 |
Average sanitarian age
See how the average age of sanitarians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Sanitarian 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 |
Sanitarian age breakdown
The average age of sanitarians is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the sanitarian population.
Sanitarian age breakdown
| Sanitarian Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Sanitarian educational attainment
The most common degree for sanitarians is bachelor's degree, with 69% of sanitarians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 12% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Sanitarians by degree level
| Sanitarian degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Sanitarian wage gap by degree level
According to the data, sanitarians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,590 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, sanitarians earn a median annual income of $50,668 compared to $49,522 for sanitarians with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,590 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,436 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,668 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,522 |
Sanitarian employment statistics
Most sanitarians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where sanitarians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where sanitarians work.
Sanitarian jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Sanitarian jobs by company type
Employees with the sanitarian job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most sanitarians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Sanitarian jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 31% |
Sanitarian jobs by industry
The most common industries for sanitarians are government, manufacturing and health care.
Sanitarian industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Manufacturing | 21% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Professional | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Sanitarian turnover and employment statistics
Sanitarian unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for sanitarians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Unemployment rate
Sanitarian unemployment rate by year
| Year | Sanitarian 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 sanitarian tenure
The average sanitarian stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 824 sanitarians resumes in Zippia's database.
Sanitarian tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Sanitarian LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of sanitarians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Float Pharmacist | 5.03% | 51,231 |
| Sanitarian | 7.06% | - |
| Information Coordinator | 8.20% | 84,359 |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 8.57% | 136,905 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar sanitarian jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Float Pharmacist | 5.03% | 51,231 |
| Information Coordinator | 8.20% | 84,359 |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 8.57% | 136,905 |
| Operating Room Technician | 10.59% | 96,065 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by sanitarians
The most common foreign language among sanitarians is Spanish at 56.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 6.3% and French is the third-most popular at 6.3%.
- Spanish, 56.3%
- Chinese, 6.3%
- French, 6.3%
- Greek, 6.3%
- Armenian, 6.3%
- Other, 18.5%
Sanitarian languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 56.3% |
| Chinese | 6.3% |
| French | 6.3% |
| Greek | 6.3% |
| Armenian | 6.3% |
| Other | 18.5% |