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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$75K - $100K *

Deliver expert environmental due diligence services, conducting assessments and audits while managing multi-site projects. Collaborate with teams to provide clear recommendations and ensure compliance...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Oversee safety and compliance initiatives across multiple facilities, fostering a robust safety culture while ensuring adherence to EHS and DOT regulations. Analyze risks, implement corrective actions...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role in enhancing safety culture and compliance. Drive EHS and DOT initiatives across multiple facilities, ensuring regulatory adherence while fostering a proactive saf...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Empower plant and field operations by fostering a robust safety culture and ensuring compliance with EHS and DOT regulations. Analyze risks, implement corrective actions, and oversee safety programs t...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$131K - $182K *

Champion environmental assessments and project management, leading technical execution for large-scale transportation and municipal contracts. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and ensure compli...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$62K - $103K *

Champion public health as you assess and enforce onsite wastewater systems. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, conduct inspections, and educate communities to ensure compliance with environmental...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Support environmental planning and permitting for diverse infrastructure projects across Alberta and Western Canada. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with municipal and pr...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative environmental engineering solutions. Manage site investigations, design systems, and ensure compliance with regulations while collaborating with clients and pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform the safety landscape of our projects by leading and managing Health, Safety and Security programs. Foster a culture of safety through training, compliance tracking, and proactive risk manage...

1 month ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the transformation of health, safety & environment practices, driving compliance and proactive risk management across multiple sites. Collaborate with stakeholders to foster a culture of safety a...

Burlington, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Optimize quality assurance processes to enhance compliance and safety in nuclear operations. Leverage extensive experience to ensure regulatory adherence and support critical environmental remediation...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower our mission by ensuring quality standards in critical DOE projects. Leverage your expertise in quality control and assurance to enhance safety and compliance while collaborating with a dedicat...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$68K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to lead code compliance projects, ensuring adherence to building regulations. Utilize your expertise in inspections and project management to drive quality and safety in constructi...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock the potential of safety and health in diverse environments by providing expert guidance and advocacy. Collaborate with teams across scientific and operational fields to ensure compliance and pr...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $104K *

Join a team that's dedicated to maintaining and optimizing large commercial HVAC systems. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance, troubleshoot complex issues, and lead initiatives that enhance o...

1 week ago

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

$93K - $104K *

Transform HVAC systems through expert maintenance and innovative solutions. Lead multi-discipline teams, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while coaching others to enhance their skills an...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Elevate your career by leading and enhancing environmental due diligence practices. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive growth, improve quality, and develop client relationships while ensuring ope...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $90K *

Drive fire protection engineering solutions by conducting code analyses, developing design reports, and collaborating with clients and teams to ensure safety and compliance in building projects...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Engineer impactful Environmental Risk Assessments for major projects. Lead assessments, apply regulatory guidance, and support business development while mentoring staff in a collaborative environment...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $148K *

Shape the future of occupational health and safety by leading OH&S initiatives, ensuring compliance and risk management at moderately complex sites. Partner with teams to enhance program maturity and...

Huntsville, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$85K - $98K *

Drive the future of health, safety, and environmental management by leading HSE initiatives across Service Centers, fostering a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with standards and regula...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$66K - $105K *

Elevate workplace safety and sustainability by partnering with engineering teams to identify risks, implement solutions, and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $110K *

Shape the future of safety by providing expert guidance on environmental health and safety programs for advanced AI infrastructure. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and implement effective...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Join us in championing safety across multiple U.S. project sites by implementing effective ESH policies and fostering a culture of integrity, quality, and compliance. Drive safety initiatives and coll...

3 weeks ago

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

$75K - $90K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety and compliance across corporate and commercial construction projects. Drive initiatives, foster a proactive safety culture, and ensure adherence to regulations whil...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

2 weeks ago

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

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.