Hydrogeologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydrogeologist gender statistics
22.7% of hydrogeologists are women and 77.3% of hydrogeologists are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Hydrogeologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Hydrogeologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$81,577
Female income
$76,918
Hydrogeologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydrogeologist positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of hydrogeologists are female.
Hydrogeologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.82% | 30.18% |
| 2011 | 69.24% | 30.76% |
| 2012 | 67.38% | 32.62% |
| 2013 | 66.23% | 33.77% |
| 2014 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2015 | 66.98% | 33.02% |
| 2016 | 66.97% | 33.03% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2018 | 71.43% | 28.57% |
| 2019 | 72.81% | 27.19% |
| 2020 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2021 | 77.30% | 22.70% |
Hydrogeologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared hydrogeologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Hydrogeologist | 77% | 23% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Hydrogeologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydrogeologists is White, which makes up 82.4% of all hydrogeologists. Comparatively, 6.8% of hydrogeologists are Hispanic or Latino and 4.8% of hydrogeologists are Unknown.
- White, 82.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 4.3%
- Black or African American, 1.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hydrogeologist race
| Hydrogeologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 82.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hydrogeologist race and ethnicity over time
See how hydrogeologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydrogeologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.79% | 2.77% | 5.77% | 6.35% |
| 2011 | 82.44% | 2.91% | 6.14% | 5.43% |
| 2012 | 84.07% | 3.04% | 4.52% | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 82.39% | 2.30% | 6.05% | 6.15% |
| 2014 | 82.38% | 2.68% | 7.32% | 4.89% |
| 2015 | 82.98% | 3.05% | 6.90% | 4.55% |
| 2016 | 83.54% | 2.85% | 5.33% | 5.94% |
| 2017 | 82.57% | 2.78% | 5.69% | 6.47% |
| 2018 | 84.52% | 2.05% | 6.21% | 5.73% |
| 2019 | 83.14% | 1.35% | 6.23% | 7.04% |
| 2020 | 83.73% | 1.71% | 3.87% | 6.20% |
| 2021 | 82.39% | 1.08% | 4.28% | 6.84% |
Hydrogeologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hydrogeologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hydrogeologists have the lowest average salary at $78,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $80,895 |
| White | $78,797 |
| Black or African American | $78,262 |
| Asian | $88,101 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $82,200 |
Average hydrogeologist age
See how the average age of hydrogeologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hydrogeologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Hydrogeologist age breakdown
The average age of hydrogeologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the hydrogeologist population.
Hydrogeologist age breakdown
| Hydrogeologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Hydrogeologist educational attainment
The most common degree for hydrogeologists is bachelor's degree, with 75% of hydrogeologists 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, 75%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 2%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Hydrogeologists by degree level
| Hydrogeologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 75% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 2% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Hydrogeologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hydrogeologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,471 annually. With a Master's degree, hydrogeologists earn a median annual income of $82,430 compared to $72,796 for hydrogeologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $82,430 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $72,796 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,471 |
Hydrogeologist employment statistics
Most hydrogeologists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where hydrogeologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hydrogeologists work.
Hydrogeologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Hydrogeologist jobs by company type
Employees with the hydrogeologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hydrogeologists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Hydrogeologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 35% |
Hydrogeologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for hydrogeologists are government, professional and technology.
Hydrogeologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 5% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Hydrogeologist turnover and employment statistics
Hydrogeologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydrogeologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydrogeologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydrogeologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 5.86% |
| 2021 | 3.75% |
Average hydrogeologist tenure
The average hydrogeologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 487 hydrogeologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydrogeologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Hydrogeologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydrogeologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrogeologist | 4.45% | - |
| Air Quality Chemist | 5.26% | 61,829 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Marine Habitat Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 17,631 |
Similar hydrogeologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality Chemist | 5.26% | 61,829 |
| Remote Sensing Specialist | 8.32% | 25,957 |
| Marine Habitat Resource Specialist | 15.61% | 17,631 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydrogeologists
The most common foreign language among hydrogeologists is Spanish at 41.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.3% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
- Spanish, 41.7%
- French, 8.3%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 5.6%
- German, 5.6%
- Other, 33.2%
Hydrogeologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 41.7% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 5.6% |
| German | 5.6% |
| Other | 33.2% |
