Waste water operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Waste water operator gender statistics
7.0% of waste water operators are women and 93.0% of waste water operators are men.
- Male, 93.0%
- Female, 7.0%
Waste water operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.0% |
| Female | 7.0% |
Waste water operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,747
Female income
$44,371
Waste water operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in waste water operator positions over time. Currently, 7.0% of waste water operators are female.
Waste water operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2011 | 92.62% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 93.14% | 6.86% |
| 2013 | 94.06% | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 91.77% | 8.23% |
| 2015 | 92.27% | 7.73% |
| 2016 | 93.39% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 92.04% | 7.96% |
| 2018 | 90.33% | 9.67% |
| 2019 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2020 | 88.81% | 11.19% |
| 2021 | 93.01% | 6.99% |
Waste water operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Waste Water Operator | 93% | 7% |
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Waste water operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among waste water operators is White, which makes up 70.8% of all waste water operators. Comparatively, 12.5% of waste water operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of waste water operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.6%
- Asian, 1.8%
Waste water operator race
| Waste water operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Waste water operator race and ethnicity over time
See how waste water operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Waste water operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.83% | 10.10% | 0.59% | 10.95% |
| 2011 | 74.05% | 10.48% | 1.12% | 10.07% |
| 2012 | 75.51% | 8.99% | 1.54% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 73.37% | 9.74% | 1.19% | 10.63% |
| 2014 | 74.75% | 8.76% | 1.40% | 11.67% |
| 2015 | 73.86% | 7.72% | 1.84% | 11.99% |
| 2016 | 73.45% | 9.46% | 1.75% | 11.76% |
| 2017 | 75.54% | 8.39% | 1.46% | 11.01% |
| 2018 | 76.74% | 7.98% | 1.49% | 10.02% |
| 2019 | 76.45% | 7.70% | 1.17% | 10.42% |
| 2020 | 71.47% | 7.20% | 2.15% | 11.38% |
| 2021 | 70.85% | 7.72% | 1.84% | 12.53% |
Waste water operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian waste water operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown waste water operators have the lowest average salary at $41,454.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,454 |
| White | $43,633 |
| Black or African American | $44,288 |
| Asian | $46,545 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $42,976 |
Average waste water operator age
See how the average age of waste water operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Waste water operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Waste water operator age breakdown
The average age of waste water operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the waste water operator population.
Waste water operator age breakdown
| Waste Water Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Waste water operator educational attainment
The most common degree for waste water operators is high school diploma, with 36% of waste water operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- High School Diploma, 36%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 23%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Waste water operators by degree level
| Waste water operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 36% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 23% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Waste water operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, waste water operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $46,766 annually. With a Associate degree, waste water operators earn a median annual income of $46,390 compared to $43,250 for waste water operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,250 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,766 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,390 |
Waste water operator employment statistics
Most waste water operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where waste water operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where waste water operators work.
Waste water operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Waste water operator jobs by company type
Employees with the waste water operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most waste water operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Waste water operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 0% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 25% |
Waste water operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for waste water operators are manufacturing, government and utilities.
Waste water operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 26% |
| Government | 24% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Waste water operator turnover and employment statistics
Waste water operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for waste water operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Waste water operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Waste water operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average waste water operator tenure
The average waste water operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 889 waste water operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Waste water operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Waste water operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of waste water operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Operator | 4.19% | 45,267 |
| Waste Water Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Similar waste water operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Building Equipment Operator | 4.19% | 45,267 |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Stillman | 10.89% | 176 |
Foreign languages spoken by waste water operators
The most common foreign language among waste water operators is Spanish at 72.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 9.1% and Japanese is the third-most popular at 9.1%.
- Spanish, 72.7%
- Korean, 9.1%
- Japanese, 9.1%
- Cree, 9.1%
Waste water operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 72.7% |
| Korean | 9.1% |
| Japanese | 9.1% |
| Cree | 9.1% |
