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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$98K - $120K *

Champion a safe work environment by leading EHS initiatives across multiple plants. Collaborate with management to ensure compliance, conduct incident investigations, and implement effective safety pr...

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

$90K - $115K *

Empower a proactive safety culture by leading initiatives, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing workplace safety programs. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve environmental per...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in health and safety management, providing expert guidance and strategic oversight. Collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance and safety excellence across diverse operations...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Transform safety culture by leading EHS initiatives, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Collaborate with teams to enhance workplace safety...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful environmental remediation projects while mentoring junior staff and driving business development. Collaborate with diverse clients to deliver innovative solutions and ensure project suc...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of environmental remediation by leading innovative projects, managing teams, and driving business development. Collaborate with diverse clients while ensuring technical excellence and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex environmental projects across Nevada and California. Utilize your expertise to prepare technical documents, oversee project execution, and mentor junior staff while...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Champion the security and resilience of water systems by leading policy initiatives, managing personnel, and directing program development. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and enhance oper...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of water security by leading initiatives to enhance resilience in water systems. Oversee program planning, manage personnel, and provide technical direction to ensure compliance with...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$90K - $110K *

Empower safety excellence by leading the Safety & Health team, driving risk reduction, and implementing innovative strategies to enhance organizational performance and compliance in a dynamic manufact...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K - $138K *

Advance your career by leading EH&S initiatives, ensuring compliance, and fostering a safe workplace. Collaborate with management to implement programs, conduct audits, and serve as a key contact for...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $100K *

Shape the future of workplace safety by developing and implementing EHS policies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of safety through training and collaboration with all le...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$73K - $132K *

Shape environmental remediation projects by leading technical design, regulatory documentation, and field implementation. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and effective pr...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Explore high-impact AI opportunities and lead automation initiatives across the organization. Serve as the subject-matter expert, designing and implementing scalable AI solutions, while developing tea...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive safety excellence by developing and managing compliance programs, training staff, and promoting best practices to ensure a safe workplace while collaborating with stakeholders for effective impl...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $160K *

Contribute to the design and implementation of advanced control systems for water and wastewater projects, ensuring high-quality integrative solutions while mentoring junior engineers and promoting be...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Transform the workplace environment by leading safety, maintenance, and operational integrity programs. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and promote a proactive culture focused on improveme...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$128K - $160K *

Drive environmental compliance and EHS performance by leading teams in air and water permitting, identifying hazards, and recommending improvements to ensure safety and regulatory adherence in a large...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$108K - $130K *

Lead the charge in regulatory compliance for diverse operations, ensuring alignment with laws and regulations. Manage corporate policies and conduct compliance audits while fostering a culture of awar...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive process safety excellence by enhancing PSM programs, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with teams to improve safety and operational performance in a chemical manufacturing environment...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the management and optimization of HVAC systems and energy use across facilities. Drive projects to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure compliance with energy management regulations whil...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$85K - $100K *

Transform EHS strategies across multiple sites by ensuring compliance, driving risk mitigation, and motivating culture change in safety and environmental practices for a workforce of 300 employees, en...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $133K *

Help us ensure environmental safety by overseeing compliance with regulations, managing projects, and implementing effective programs. Collaborate with teams and regulatory entities to maintain safety...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $133K *

Join our team to ensure EHS compliance across NYC sites, implementing safety and environmental programs while managing projects and regulatory interactions. Your expertise will drive safety initiative...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $105K *

Champion safety initiatives across the West Region, partnering with teams to enhance health and safety practices, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.