Drainage engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Drainage engineer gender statistics
12.5% of drainage engineers are women and 87.5% of drainage engineers are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Drainage engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Drainage engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,278
Female income
$73,311
Drainage engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in drainage engineer positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of drainage engineers are female.
Drainage engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.04% | 8.96% |
| 2011 | 91.23% | 8.77% |
| 2012 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 91.14% | 8.86% |
| 2014 | 90.62% | 9.38% |
| 2015 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2016 | 90.95% | 9.05% |
| 2017 | 89.44% | 10.56% |
| 2018 | 90.56% | 9.44% |
| 2019 | 89.13% | 10.87% |
| 2020 | 88.21% | 11.79% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Drainage engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared drainage engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Drainage Engineer | 88% | 13% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Drainage engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among drainage engineers is White, which makes up 66.5% of all drainage engineers. Comparatively, 12.8% of drainage engineers are Asian and 11.7% of drainage engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 66.5%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Drainage engineer race
| Drainage engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 66.5% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Drainage engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how drainage engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Drainage engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.08% | 4.86% | 11.05% | 8.76% |
| 2011 | 74.76% | 3.74% | 10.25% | 8.56% |
| 2012 | 72.68% | 4.67% | 10.61% | 9.36% |
| 2013 | 73.76% | 4.16% | 10.54% | 9.12% |
| 2014 | 73.02% | 4.55% | 11.06% | 8.80% |
| 2015 | 73.31% | 3.64% | 11.13% | 9.32% |
| 2016 | 71.75% | 3.79% | 11.71% | 10.19% |
| 2017 | 72.02% | 4.40% | 11.45% | 9.74% |
| 2018 | 72.20% | 4.29% | 10.54% | 10.57% |
| 2019 | 70.69% | 4.53% | 11.54% | 10.59% |
| 2020 | 68.29% | 3.86% | 11.46% | 11.60% |
| 2021 | 66.48% | 4.00% | 12.81% | 11.71% |
Drainage engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian drainage engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american drainage engineers have the lowest average salary at $72,148.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $76,438 |
| White | $76,127 |
| Black or African American | $72,148 |
| Asian | $77,216 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,570 |
Average drainage engineer age
See how the average age of drainage engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Drainage engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 32 |
| White | 40 | 35 |
| Black or African American | 42 | 34.5 |
| Asian | 41 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 38 | 32 |
Drainage engineer age breakdown
The average age of drainage engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 48% of the drainage engineer population.
Drainage engineer age breakdown
| Drainage Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 48% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Drainage engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for drainage engineers is bachelor's degree, with 76% of drainage engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 2%.
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 20%
- Doctorate, 2%
- Associate, 2%
Drainage engineers by degree level
| Drainage engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Doctorate | 2% |
| Associate | 2% |
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Drainage engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, drainage engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $86,655 annually. With a Doctorate degree, drainage engineers earn a median annual income of $86,126 compared to $79,339 for drainage engineers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $86,655 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $79,339 |
| Doctorate Degree | $86,126 |
Drainage engineer employment statistics
Most drainage engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where drainage engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where drainage engineers work.
Drainage engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Drainage engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the drainage engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most drainage engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Drainage engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 11% |
Drainage engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for drainage engineers are professional, construction and technology.
Drainage engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 43% |
| Construction | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Government | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Drainage engineer turnover and employment statistics
Drainage engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for drainage engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Drainage engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Drainage engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.06% |
| 2011 | 3.46% |
| 2012 | 3.60% |
| 2013 | 2.77% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 1.81% |
| 2016 | 2.11% |
| 2017 | 1.73% |
| 2018 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 1.62% |
| 2021 | 1.69% |
Average drainage engineer tenure
The average drainage engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 74 drainage engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Drainage engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Drainage engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of drainage engineers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification Engineer | 3.67% | 29,002 |
| Drainage Engineer | 4.76% | - |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | 24,425 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Similar drainage engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification Engineer | 3.67% | 29,002 |
| Wind Farm Engineer | 5.25% | 8,651 |
| Cable Engineer | 6.39% | 24,425 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Absorption And Adsorption Engineer | 8.92% | 2,687 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
Foreign languages spoken by drainage engineers
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Portuguese, 33.3%
Drainage engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Portuguese | 33.3% |
