Wastewater engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wastewater engineer gender statistics
26.3% of wastewater engineers are women and 73.7% of wastewater engineers are men.
- Male, 73.7%
- Female, 26.3%
Wastewater engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 73.7% |
| Female | 26.3% |
Wastewater engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$77,202
Female income
$78,815
Wastewater engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wastewater engineer positions over time. Currently, 26.3% of wastewater engineers are female.
Wastewater engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.97% | 14.03% |
| 2011 | 87.78% | 12.22% |
| 2012 | 84.33% | 15.67% |
| 2013 | 84.07% | 15.93% |
| 2014 | 81.52% | 18.48% |
| 2015 | 84.04% | 15.96% |
| 2016 | 81.72% | 18.28% |
| 2017 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2018 | 77.68% | 22.32% |
| 2019 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
| 2020 | 77.47% | 22.53% |
| 2021 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
Wastewater engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wastewater 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% |
| Wastewater Engineer | 74% | 26% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Wastewater engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wastewater engineers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all wastewater engineers. Comparatively, 10.6% of wastewater engineers are Asian and 7.7% of wastewater 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%
Wastewater engineer race
| Wastewater 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% |
Wastewater engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how wastewater engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wastewater 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% |
Wastewater engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american wastewater engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown wastewater engineers have the lowest average salary at $71,461.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $71,461 |
| White | $74,136 |
| Black or African American | $82,966 |
| Asian | $78,152 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $79,837 |
Average wastewater engineer age
See how the average age of wastewater engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wastewater 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 |
Wastewater engineer age breakdown
The average age of wastewater engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the wastewater engineer population.
Wastewater engineer age breakdown
| Wastewater Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Wastewater engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for wastewater engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of wastewater engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 27% and master's degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 27%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Associate, 4%
Wastewater engineers by degree level
| Wastewater engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 27% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Wastewater engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $90,062 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,307 |
Wastewater engineer employment statistics
Most wastewater engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where wastewater engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wastewater engineers work.
Wastewater engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 8% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 25% |
Wastewater engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the wastewater engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most wastewater engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Wastewater engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 26% |
Wastewater engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wastewater engineers are government, professional and technology.
Wastewater engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 20% |
| Professional | 20% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Media | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Wastewater engineer turnover and employment statistics
Wastewater engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wastewater engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wastewater engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wastewater 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 wastewater engineer tenure
The average wastewater engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 40 wastewater engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wastewater engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Wastewater engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wastewater 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 17,430 |
| Instrumentation & Control Engineer | 6.39% | 51,065 |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | 2,824 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
| Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar wastewater engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Statistical Engineer | 3.67% | 15,932 |
| Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 17,430 |
| Instrumentation & Control Engineer | 6.39% | 51,065 |
| Wind Tunnel Engineer | 7.54% | 2,824 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Metallurgical Engineer | 10.43% | 34,491 |
Foreign languages spoken by wastewater engineers
- Arabic, 50.0%
- Japanese, 50.0%
Wastewater engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Arabic | 50.0% |
| Japanese | 50.0% |
