Hydrologist demographics and statistics in the US
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Hydrologist gender statistics
27.0% of hydrologists are women and 73.0% of hydrologists are men.
- Male, 73.0%
- Female, 27.0%
Hydrologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.0% |
| Female | 27.0% |
Hydrologist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$102,112
Female income
$95,813
Hydrologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hydrologist positions over time. Currently, 27.0% of hydrologists are female.
Hydrologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.78% | 35.22% |
| 2011 | 64.14% | 35.86% |
| 2012 | 62.14% | 37.86% |
| 2013 | 60.92% | 39.08% |
| 2014 | 62.84% | 37.16% |
| 2015 | 61.72% | 38.28% |
| 2016 | 61.71% | 38.29% |
| 2017 | 59.92% | 40.08% |
| 2018 | 66.52% | 33.48% |
| 2019 | 68.03% | 31.97% |
| 2020 | 66.72% | 33.28% |
| 2021 | 73.02% | 26.98% |
Hydrologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared hydrologists 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% |
| Hydrologist | 73% | 27% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Hydrologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hydrologists is White, which makes up 81.7% of all hydrologists. Comparatively, 6.4% of hydrologists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of hydrologists are Asian.
- White, 81.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 4.7%
- Black or African American, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Hydrologist race
| Hydrologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Hydrologist race and ethnicity over time
See how hydrologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hydrologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.06% | 2.60% | 7.23% | 5.91% |
| 2011 | 81.71% | 2.74% | 7.60% | 4.99% |
| 2012 | 83.34% | 2.87% | 5.98% | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 81.66% | 2.13% | 7.51% | 5.71% |
| 2014 | 81.65% | 2.51% | 8.78% | 4.45% |
| 2015 | 82.25% | 2.88% | 8.35% | 4.11% |
| 2016 | 82.81% | 2.68% | 6.78% | 5.50% |
| 2017 | 81.84% | 2.61% | 7.15% | 6.03% |
| 2018 | 83.78% | 1.88% | 7.66% | 5.29% |
| 2019 | 82.41% | 1.18% | 7.69% | 6.60% |
| 2020 | 83.00% | 1.54% | 5.33% | 5.76% |
| 2021 | 81.66% | 0.91% | 5.74% | 6.39% |
Hydrologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian hydrologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american hydrologists have the lowest average salary at $97,627.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,188 |
| White | $98,350 |
| Black or African American | $97,627 |
| Asian | $110,980 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,956 |
Average hydrologist age
See how the average age of hydrologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hydrologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | |
| White | 46 | 40 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
Hydrologist age breakdown
The average age of hydrologists is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the hydrologist population.
Hydrologist age breakdown
| Hydrologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Hydrologist educational attainment
The most common degree for hydrologists is bachelor's degree, with 69% of hydrologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 21% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Master's, 21%
- Associate, 5%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Hydrologists by degree level
| Hydrologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Master's | 21% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Hydrologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hydrologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $114,217 annually. With a Master's degree, hydrologists earn a median annual income of $103,268 compared to $90,267 for hydrologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,268 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $90,267 |
| Doctorate Degree | $114,217 |
Hydrologist employment statistics
Most hydrologists work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where hydrologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hydrologists work.
Hydrologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Hydrologist jobs by company type
Employees with the hydrologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most hydrologists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Hydrologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 19% |
Hydrologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for hydrologists are energy, professional and government.
Hydrologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 16% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Government | 15% |
| Education | 10% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Hydrologist turnover and employment statistics
Hydrologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hydrologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hydrologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hydrologist 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 hydrologist tenure
The average hydrologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 459 hydrologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Hydrologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Hydrologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hydrologists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrologist | 4.45% | - |
| Physical Chemist | 5.26% | 54,663 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Habitat Conservation Planner | 15.61% | 13,775 |
Similar hydrologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Chemist | 5.26% | 54,663 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Habitat Conservation Planner | 15.61% | 13,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by hydrologists
The most common foreign language among hydrologists is Spanish at 23.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Navajo at 11.8% and French is the third-most popular at 11.8%.
- Spanish, 23.5%
- Navajo, 11.8%
- French, 11.8%
- Dakota, 11.8%
- Hawaiian, 5.9%
- Other, 35.2%
Hydrologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 23.5% |
| Navajo | 11.8% |
| French | 11.8% |
| Dakota | 11.8% |
| Hawaiian | 5.9% |
| Other | 35.2% |
