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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$88K - $154K *

Join a team that's dedicated to environmental solutions by leveraging GIS and data management skills. Collaborate with experts to support site assessments, remediation, and federal projects while ensu...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$75K - $112K *

Join a team that's dedicated to ensuring nuclear safety and emergency preparedness. Oversee a unit that supports three nuclear plants and 18 counties, guiding planning, training, and coordination for...

1 week ago

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

$96K - $145K *

Transform client environments by leading EHS advisory projects, delivering tailored solutions to navigate complexities for various industries. Collaborate with stakeholders to implement strategies, en...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$70K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your construction engineering expertise to design innovative temporary support structures and collaborate with clients across diverse projects throughout North Americ...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to design innovative temporary structures and support systems for diverse construction projects across North America, ensuring safety and efficiency in engineering solutions...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Empower your career by designing innovative temporary structures and solutions. Collaborate with a dynamic team to tackle diverse construction challenges across North America, enhancing safety and eff...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Engineer innovative construction solutions by designing temporary support structures and systems. Collaborate with teams on diverse projects across North America, ensuring safety and efficiency in con...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$70K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of construction engineering through innovative design and collaboration on temporary works projects across North America. Contribute your expertise in structural...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing safety and compliance in environmental health and safety programs. Collaborate with management and technicians to implement policies, conduct training, and dr...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$105K - $160K *

Shape the future of human rights practices by providing expert guidance, resolving complex complaints, and developing impactful policies. Join a dedicated team committed to fostering equity, inclusion...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$87K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to support nuclear plant operations through engineering tasks, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while enhancing processes and methodologies for optimal perf...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $100K *

Manage health, safety, and environmental compliance initiatives across multiple manufacturing facilities to foster a safe culture. Connect with employees to identify risks and lead continuous improvem...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K - $126K *

Join a dynamic team focused on ecosystem restoration and water resource engineering. Contribute to impactful projects across the U.S., utilizing your expertise in hydrology and design to enhance envir...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of end-to-end system development on enterprise technology platforms. Collaborate with teams to enhance product presence, oversee technical processes, and ensure efficient project delive...

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

$108K - $130K *

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

$105K - $140K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $175K *

Transform global toxicology strategies by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving innovation in risk assessment and sustainability initiatives across diverse busine...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$145K - $175K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $160K *

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Oakville, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Drive innovative fluvial geomorphology projects, leading multidisciplinary teams while enhancing river restoration and natural channel designs to address erosion and environmental challenges. Contribu...

Guelph, ONIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $160K *

Oversee and lead multifaceted fluvial geomorphology projects, ensuring technical excellence and collaboration across disciplines while engaging with clients and regulatory bodies to achieve successful...

London, ONIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$94K - $142K *

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring pr...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in shaping a robust environmental, health, and safety culture. Oversee compliance initiatives, develop policies, and drive preventive programs to minimize workplace risks while enhanci...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.