Hydrographer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydrographer gender statistics
27.8% of hydrographers are women and 72.2% of hydrographers are men.
- Male, 72.2%
- Female, 27.8%
Hydrographer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.2% |
| Female | 27.8% |
Hydrographer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,263
Female income
$54,221
Hydrographer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydrographer positions over time. Currently, 27.8% of hydrographers are female.
Hydrographer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.95% | 24.05% |
| 2011 | 73.71% | 26.29% |
| 2012 | 73.29% | 26.71% |
| 2013 | 76.16% | 23.84% |
| 2014 | 74.42% | 25.58% |
| 2015 | 74.44% | 25.56% |
| 2016 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2017 | 75.02% | 24.98% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 24.68% |
| 2019 | 71.19% | 28.81% |
| 2020 | 73.60% | 26.40% |
| 2021 | 72.22% | 27.78% |
Hydrographer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hydrographers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Hydrographer | 72% | 28% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Female
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Hydrographer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydrographers is White, which makes up 62.7% of all hydrographers. Comparatively, 12.4% of hydrographers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.4% of hydrographers are Asian.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.4%
- Asian, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Hydrographer race
| Hydrographer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.4% |
| Asian | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Hydrographer race and ethnicity over time
See how hydrographer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydrographer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 5.03% | 9.54% | 8.40% |
| 2011 | 70.58% | 6.81% | 10.96% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 72.31% | 5.89% | 10.92% | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 70.16% | 6.62% | 11.01% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 70.34% | 6.47% | 11.27% | 8.28% |
| 2015 | 68.97% | 6.28% | 10.88% | 9.94% |
| 2016 | 69.50% | 6.88% | 10.95% | 9.18% |
| 2017 | 67.27% | 5.54% | 11.51% | 11.42% |
| 2018 | 68.03% | 5.23% | 12.49% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 69.43% | 4.92% | 11.07% | 10.34% |
| 2020 | 65.16% | 7.09% | 11.57% | 9.57% |
| 2021 | 62.70% | 6.80% | 11.38% | 12.39% |
Hydrographer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown hydrographers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hydrographers have the lowest average salary at $56,521.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,607 |
| White | $57,161 |
| Black or African American | $56,521 |
| Asian | $56,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,337 |
Average hydrographer age
See how the average age of hydrographers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Hydrographer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Hydrographer age breakdown
The average age of hydrographers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the hydrographer population.
Hydrographer age breakdown
| Hydrographer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Hydrographer educational attainment
The most common degree for hydrographers is bachelor's degree, with 70% of hydrographers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 70%
- Master's, 22%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 4%
Hydrographers by degree level
| Hydrographer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 70% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Hydrographer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hydrographers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,426 annually. With a Associate degree, hydrographers earn a median annual income of $56,128 compared to $53,073 for hydrographers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,426 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,645 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,073 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,128 |
Hydrographer employment statistics
Company size where hydrographers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hydrographers work.
Hydrographer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Hydrographer jobs by company type
Employees with the hydrographer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hydrographers prefer to work at government companies over public companies.
Hydrographer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 33% |
| Private | 22% |
| Government | 44% |
Hydrographer turnover and employment statistics
Hydrographer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydrographers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydrographer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydrographer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average hydrographer tenure
The average hydrographer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 47 hydrographers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydrographer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 17% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Hydrographer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydrographers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician | 5.71% | 64,786 |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Hydrographer | 8.16% | - |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Similar hydrographer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Research Technician | 5.71% | 64,786 |
| Seed Specialist | 7.88% | 18,767 |
| Fiber Analyst | 9.49% | 2,351 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydrographers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Hydrographer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
