Wastewater treatment engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Wastewater treatment engineer gender statistics
16.4% of wastewater treatment engineers are women and 83.6% of wastewater treatment engineers are men.
- Male, 83.6%
- Female, 16.4%
Wastewater treatment engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.6% |
| Female | 16.4% |
Wastewater treatment engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,452
Female income
$69,172
Wastewater treatment engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wastewater treatment engineer positions over time. Currently, 16.4% of wastewater treatment engineers are female.
Wastewater treatment engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.79% | 8.21% |
| 2011 | 92.91% | 7.09% |
| 2012 | 90.76% | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2014 | 88.95% | 11.05% |
| 2015 | 90.58% | 9.42% |
| 2016 | 89.08% | 10.92% |
| 2017 | 88.20% | 11.80% |
| 2018 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2019 | 86.86% | 13.14% |
| 2020 | 86.26% | 13.74% |
| 2021 | 83.64% | 16.36% |
Wastewater treatment engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared wastewater treatment 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 Treatment Engineer | 84% | 16% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Wastewater treatment engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wastewater treatment engineers is White, which makes up 69.3% of all wastewater treatment engineers. Comparatively, 12.8% of wastewater treatment engineers are Asian and 10.2% of wastewater treatment engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.3%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.2%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Wastewater treatment engineer race
| Wastewater treatment engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.2% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Wastewater treatment engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how wastewater treatment engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wastewater treatment engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.37% | 6.77% | 9.68% | 4.47% |
| 2011 | 72.27% | 5.69% | 12.58% | 8.10% |
| 2012 | 72.29% | 6.19% | 11.67% | 7.58% |
| 2013 | 76.91% | 4.89% | 7.59% | 8.71% |
| 2014 | 73.66% | 6.91% | 8.46% | 9.00% |
| 2015 | 69.37% | 7.03% | 12.49% | 8.44% |
| 2016 | 69.14% | 5.36% | 15.09% | 8.35% |
| 2017 | 71.57% | 6.78% | 11.20% | 7.90% |
| 2018 | 63.21% | 6.45% | 16.21% | 10.52% |
| 2019 | 71.53% | 3.92% | 14.80% | 7.33% |
| 2020 | 66.65% | 6.43% | 11.86% | 8.69% |
| 2021 | 69.26% | 3.48% | 12.83% | 10.15% |
Wastewater treatment engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american wastewater treatment engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown wastewater treatment engineers have the lowest average salary at $61,391.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $61,391 |
| White | $64,202 |
| Black or African American | $73,636 |
| Asian | $68,464 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $70,267 |
Average wastewater treatment engineer age
See how the average age of wastewater treatment engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wastewater treatment 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 treatment engineer age breakdown
The average age of wastewater treatment engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the wastewater treatment engineer population.
Wastewater treatment engineer age breakdown
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Wastewater treatment engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for wastewater treatment engineers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of wastewater treatment engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 14%
- Master's, 8%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Wastewater treatment engineers by degree level
| Wastewater treatment engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Wastewater treatment engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,379 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $77,265 |
Wastewater treatment engineer employment statistics
Company size where wastewater treatment engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where wastewater treatment engineers work.
Wastewater treatment engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
Wastewater treatment engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for wastewater treatment engineers are manufacturing, professional and transportation.
Wastewater treatment engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Transportation | 8% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Agriculture | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Wastewater treatment engineer turnover and employment statistics
Wastewater treatment engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wastewater treatment engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wastewater treatment engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wastewater treatment 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 treatment engineer tenure
The average wastewater treatment engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 wastewater treatment engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Wastewater treatment engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Wastewater treatment engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wastewater treatment 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 81,952 |
| Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,812 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
| Wastewater Treatment Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar wastewater treatment engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 81,952 |
| Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,812 |
| Senior Electrical Designer | 6.39% | 78,838 |
| Test Facility Engineer | 7.54% | 29,673 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Ceramic Research Engineer | 10.43% | 47,595 |
Foreign languages spoken by wastewater treatment engineers
The most common foreign language among wastewater treatment engineers is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 20.0% and Romanian is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- Urdu, 20.0%
- Romanian, 20.0%
- Greek, 20.0%
Wastewater treatment engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| Urdu | 20.0% |
| Romanian | 20.0% |
| Greek | 20.0% |