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Industrial Hygienist - Federal Salaries of 2022
Pay Rates for "Industrial Hygienist"
How much does an Industrial Hygienist in the federal government get paid? $105,723.20* *Based on the 2022 average.Industrial Hygienist was the 181st most popular job in the U.S. Government in 2022, with 834 employed. The most common payscale was the general schedule payscale.
In 2022, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration hired the most employees titled Industrial Hygiene, with an average salary of $99,615.
Government Industrial Hygiene jobs are classified under the General Schedule (GS) payscale. The minimum paygrade for a Industrial Hygiene job is GS-6, and the highest paygrade that can be attained within this job series is GS-15. Remember that the starting and maximum yearly pay listed above reflect base pay only - your actual salary will be higher based on the Locality Pay Adjustment for the area in which you work.
This occupation includes all classes of positions the duties of which are to advise on, administer, supervise, manage, or perform professional and scientific work in industrial hygiene, including the identification and evaluation of conditions affecting the health and efficiency of employees, or the citizens of the adjacent community, the formulation and recommendation of measures to eliminate or control occupational health hazards, and the promotion of occupational health programs for instructing and motivating managers and employees in the prevention as well as correction of potential health hazards.
Agencies that have hired an Industrial Hygienist
Industrial Hygienist Pay Distribution
The average pay for an Industrial Hygienist is $105,723.20. The highest paid Industrial Hygienist made $177,800 in 2022.
Common Industrial Hygienist Payscales
| Payscale | Number of Industrial Hygiene Employees |
|---|---|
| GS - General Schedule | 798 |
| RG - Scientists Appointed As Fellows And Compensated Under 42 U.s.c. 209(g). Includes Non-citizens Whose Employment | 11 |
| FV - Federal Aviation Administration Core Compensation Plan | 10 |
| ZP - Scientific And Engineering Professional | 6 |
| NQ - Employees In The National Nuclear Secuirty Administration's Professional, Technical, And Admin Career Path | 4 |
| EN - National Nuclear Security Administration Excepted Service Only | 3 |
| ED - Expert (5 U.s.c. 3109) | 1 |
| PG - Printing Office Grades | 1 |
| Starting Paygrade: | $36,070.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-6, Step 1 |
| Maximum Paygrade: | $152,771.00 / year base pay at paygrade GS-15, Step 10 |
| Category: | Professional and Scientific |
| Occupation Family: | 0600 MEDICAL, HOSPITAL, DENTAL, AND PUBLIC HEALTH GROUP |
Other Jobs at the GS-6 Paygrade
GS-6 is the starting paygrade for Industrial Hygiene jobs. Here are some other Federal Government jobs that can be held by employees at the GS-6 paygrade.
| Occupation | Occupation Category | Starting Paygrade | Maximum Paygrade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equal Opportunity Compliance | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Nuclear Engineering | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Manual Arts Therapist | Professional and Scientific | GS-6 | GS-15 |
| Commissary Management | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
| Exhibits Specialist | Administrative and Management | GS-4 | GS-15 |
Average Industrial Hygiene Pay Trend from 2004 to 2022
In 2004, the average pay for an Industrial Hygienist was $77,469. Since then, the average pay has increased to $105,723 in 2022.
Data Sources
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The series code of this occupation is 0690.