Industrial Hygienist Jobs

Industrial hygienists help protect workers and communities by identifying, evaluating, and controlling health hazards in workplaces. Explore vetted Industrial Hygienist opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders, including positions in manufacturing, healthcare, construction, energy, consulting, and government.

What Industrial Hygienists Do

These professionals assess workplace exposures to chemical, physical, and biological hazards, such as airborne contaminants, noise, heat, and infectious agents. They conduct inspections and sampling, interpret results, recommend controls, and help organizations meet occupational health and safety requirements. Many also develop programs, train employees, investigate incidents, and advise leaders on risk reduction.

Common Industrial Hygienist Roles

Job titles may include Senior Industrial Hygienist, Corporate Industrial Hygienist, Occupational Health and Safety Manager, Exposure Assessment Specialist, and Industrial Hygiene Consultant. Responsibilities and titles vary by employer, industry, experience level, and scope of work.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek knowledge of exposure assessment, hazard recognition, sampling methods, and relevant regulations. Strong communication, analytical, report-writing, and project-management skills are valuable, along with experience translating technical findings into practical controls. Many roles require a degree in industrial hygiene, occupational health, environmental health, or a related field. Professional credentials such as Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) may be preferred or required for advanced positions.

Explore Industrial Hygienist Careers on Ladders

Find Industrial Hygienist and related occupational health roles with compensation of $100,000 or more. Browse opportunities by employer, location, and seniority to identify a role that matches your expertise and career goals.

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$110K - $150K *

Lead a team that manages environmental investigations and remediation projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while providing technical guidance and mentorship to staff in a dynamic cons...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a leading consulting engineering firm where you’ll oversee Fire Protection and Life Safety projects. Leverage 8+ years of design experience to produce innovative solutions for diverse clientele...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading EHS initiatives across multiple sites, fostering a culture of safety and compliance. Collaborate with leadership to drive performance, manage claims, and implement training...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Manage environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Collaborate with clients and teams to define scope, monitor progress, and resolve is...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $118K *

Champion EHS excellence by developing and implementing solutions to mitigate risks at a new distribution center, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering a safe and sustainable work enviro...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $118K *

Help us implement effective EHS solutions for a new distribution center, ensuring compliance and safety for employees and the community while collaborating with leadership to mitigate risks and enhanc...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$73K - $132K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by analyzing data, preparing technical documents, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support CERCLA investigations and remediation efforts...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$79K - $133K *

Optimize health and safety initiatives across multiple bleach plants, ensuring compliance with regulations and corporate standards while driving continuous improvement in safety performance and emerge...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$96K - $119K *

Champion a culture of safety by leading EHS&S initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across the organization. Collaborate with teams to mitigate risks and enhance workpla...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$115K - $135K *

Champion a culture of safety by leading EHS programs across manufacturing and commissioning sites. Drive compliance with regulations, enhance environmental stewardship, and support ESG initiatives whi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $110K *

Partner with us to address environmental challenges through site investigation and remediation. Contribute to diverse projects across the U.S., collaborating with clients and teams to ensure effective...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $108K *

Transform EHS&S compliance programs and risk strategies in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance safety processes, conduct assessments, and lead incident investigation...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing global EHS standards by analyzing trends, ensuring data integrity, and collaborating with site managers to drive continuous improvement in emissions reduction...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Empower industries to implement effective air quality solutions while navigating regulations. Join a leading environmental consulting firm to advance sustainability initiatives and influence global cl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $137K *

Lead and oversee environmental compliance programs for a manufacturing facility, ensuring adherence to regulations, managing budgets, and driving continuous improvement initiatives while providing gui...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Drive innovative process engineering solutions for federal projects, enhancing efficiency and safety in industrial, manufacturing, and advanced technology sectors while collaborating with multidiscipl...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $136K *

Lead the charge in multi-site EHS strategy by ensuring compliance, safety, and sustainability across three wine production facilities. Drive cultural transformation and collaborate with executive lead...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$100K - $150K *

Elevate your career by driving the Enterprise Informatics system's implementation, training users, and ensuring data integrity across platforms. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance functionality...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of industrial compliance by leading projects, managing client relationships, and driving business growth in environmental services across the Southwest. Your expe...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful municipal water and wastewater projects by leading design and planning efforts, ensuring successful execution from assessment to construction management, while collaborating with diver...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Optimize workplace safety and compliance by leading EHS initiatives, managing regulatory interactions, and fostering a culture of safety. Drive training programs and audits to ensure a healthy environ...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing environmental, health, and safety initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a safe workplace. Lead training programs and audits while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$186K - $227K *

Unlock potential by leading strategic HR initiatives that enhance workforce engagement and drive organizational success. Collaborate across departments to implement innovative solutions and foster a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading EHS initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Drive strategic programs to mitigate risks and enhance environme...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Create and optimize manufacturing processes to enhance quality, safety, and efficiency. Drive continuous improvement initiatives while collaborating with teams to meet operational goals and customer e...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an industrial hygienist do?question toggle

    An industrial hygienist identifies, evaluates, and helps control workplace health hazards. The work can include exposure sampling, risk assessments, recommending controls, supporting compliance, and educating employees and managers.

  • Where do industrial hygienists work?question toggle

    Industrial hygienists work across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, energy, healthcare, government, and professional consulting. Their work may take place at operational sites, in offices, or across multiple locations.

  • What qualifications are common for industrial hygienist jobs?question toggle

    Many positions seek a degree in industrial hygiene, occupational or environmental health, or a related discipline, along with experience assessing workplace hazards. Senior roles may favor professional credentials such as the CIH, depending on the employer and responsibilities.

  • How much do Industrial Hygienist jobs on Ladders pay?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Compensation varies by role, employer, location, experience, and qualifications.

  • What skills help industrial hygienists succeed?question toggle

    Useful skills include exposure assessment, hazard control, regulatory knowledge, data analysis, clear technical writing, communication, and project management. The ability to explain complex findings and recommend practical solutions is especially valuable.