Hydrologic engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydrologic engineer gender statistics
22.7% of hydrologic engineers are women and 77.3% of hydrologic engineers are men.
- Male, 77.3%
- Female, 22.7%
Hydrologic engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.3% |
| Female | 22.7% |
Hydrologic engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$87,815
Female income
$88,632
Hydrologic engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydrologic engineer positions over time. Currently, 22.7% of hydrologic engineers are female.
Hydrologic engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.15% | 11.85% |
| 2011 | 89.72% | 10.28% |
| 2012 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2013 | 86.50% | 13.50% |
| 2014 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2015 | 86.48% | 13.52% |
| 2016 | 84.44% | 15.56% |
| 2017 | 83.26% | 16.74% |
| 2018 | 80.86% | 19.14% |
| 2019 | 81.47% | 18.53% |
| 2020 | 80.68% | 19.32% |
| 2021 | 77.27% | 22.73% |
Hydrologic engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared hydrologic 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% |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 77% | 23% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Hydrologic engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydrologic engineers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all hydrologic engineers. Comparatively, 10.6% of hydrologic engineers are Asian and 7.7% of hydrologic engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.7%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Hydrologic engineer race
| Hydrologic engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Hydrologic engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how hydrologic engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydrologic engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.78% | 5.16% | 7.45% | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 78.68% | 4.08% | 10.34% | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 4.58% | 9.43% | 5.12% |
| 2013 | 83.33% | 3.27% | 5.36% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 80.08% | 5.30% | 6.23% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 5.41% | 10.26% | 5.98% |
| 2016 | 75.55% | 3.75% | 12.86% | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 77.99% | 5.16% | 8.97% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 4.84% | 13.98% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 2.31% | 12.56% | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 73.06% | 4.81% | 9.63% | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 1.87% | 10.60% | 7.69% |
Hydrologic engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american hydrologic engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown hydrologic engineers have the lowest average salary at $85,977.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,977 |
| White | $86,407 |
| Black or African American | $89,294 |
| Asian | $88,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $88,757 |
Average hydrologic engineer age
See how the average age of hydrologic engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hydrologic engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Hydrologic engineer age breakdown
The average age of hydrologic engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the hydrologic engineer population.
Hydrologic engineer age breakdown
| Hydrologic Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Hydrologic engineer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 76%
- Master's, 14%
- Diploma, 5%
- Associate, 5%
Hydrologic engineers by degree level
| Hydrologic engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 76% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
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Hydrologic engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,075 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,226 |
Hydrologic engineer turnover and employment statistics
Hydrologic engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydrologic engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydrologic engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydrologic engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average hydrologic engineer tenure
The average hydrologic engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 21 hydrologic engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydrologic engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 4% |
| 8-10 years | 0% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Hydrologic engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydrologic 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, Consulting Engineer | 3.67% | 71,431 |
| Rig Site Engineer | 5.25% | 16,711 |
| Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer | 6.39% | 68,303 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar hydrologic engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Owner, Consulting Engineer | 3.67% | 71,431 |
| Rig Site Engineer | 5.25% | 16,711 |
| Central Office Facilities Planning Engineer | 6.39% | 68,303 |
| Engineering Scientist | 7.54% | 97,496 |
| Senior Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 54,380 |
| Metallurgical Specialist | 10.43% | 24,321 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydrologic engineers
The most common foreign language among hydrologic engineers is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 16.7% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Russian, 16.7%
- Romanian, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- French, 16.7%
Hydrologic engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Russian | 16.7% |
| Romanian | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| French | 16.7% |