Wastewater treatment plant attendant demographics and statistics in the US
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Wastewater treatment plant attendant demographics by:
Wastewater treatment plant attendant gender statistics
6.9% of wastewater treatment plant attendants are women and 93.1% of wastewater treatment plant attendants are men.
- Male, 93.1%
- Female, 6.9%
Wastewater treatment plant attendant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 93.1% |
| Female | 6.9% |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,854
Female income
$47,585
Wastewater treatment plant attendant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in wastewater treatment plant attendant positions over time. Currently, 6.9% of wastewater treatment plant attendants are female.
Wastewater treatment plant attendant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2011 | 92.72% | 7.28% |
| 2012 | 93.23% | 6.77% |
| 2013 | 94.15% | 5.85% |
| 2014 | 91.88% | 8.12% |
| 2015 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2016 | 93.49% | 6.51% |
| 2017 | 92.16% | 7.84% |
| 2018 | 90.47% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 91.19% | 8.81% |
| 2020 | 88.96% | 11.04% |
| 2021 | 93.10% | 6.90% |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Attendant | 93% | 7% |
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Wastewater treatment plant attendant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among wastewater treatment plant attendants is White, which makes up 77.3% of all wastewater treatment plant attendants. Comparatively, 8.8% of wastewater treatment plant attendants are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of wastewater treatment plant attendants are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
Wastewater treatment plant attendant race
| Wastewater treatment plant attendant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant race and ethnicity over time
See how wastewater treatment plant attendant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Wastewater treatment plant attendant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.33% | 7.67% | 0.49% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 8.06% | 1.02% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 6.56% | 1.44% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 79.87% | 7.31% | 1.08% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 81.25% | 6.34% | 1.30% | 7.90% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.30% | 1.74% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 79.95% | 7.03% | 1.65% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 82.04% | 5.96% | 1.36% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 83.25% | 5.56% | 1.39% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 5.28% | 1.07% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 77.97% | 4.78% | 2.05% | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 5.29% | 1.74% | 8.76% |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian wastewater treatment plant attendants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown wastewater treatment plant attendants have the lowest average salary at $44,173.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,173 |
| White | $46,719 |
| Black or African American | $47,487 |
| Asian | $50,141 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,951 |
Average wastewater treatment plant attendant age
See how the average age of wastewater treatment plant attendants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Wastewater treatment plant attendant 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 |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant age breakdown
The average age of wastewater treatment plant attendants is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the wastewater treatment plant attendant population.
Wastewater treatment plant attendant age breakdown
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Attendant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant educational attainment
The most common degree for wastewater treatment plant attendants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of wastewater treatment plant attendants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 10% and high school diploma degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Diploma, 10%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Wastewater treatment plant attendants by degree level
| Wastewater treatment plant attendant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Diploma | 10% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Wastewater treatment plant attendant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, wastewater treatment plant attendants with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,401 annually. With a Associate degree, wastewater treatment plant attendants earn a median annual income of $49,959 compared to $46,271 for wastewater treatment plant attendants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,271 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,401 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,959 |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant turnover and employment statistics
Wastewater treatment plant attendant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for wastewater treatment plant attendants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wastewater treatment plant attendant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Wastewater treatment plant attendant 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 wastewater treatment plant attendant tenure
The average wastewater treatment plant attendant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 wastewater treatment plant attendants resumes in Zippia's database.
Wastewater treatment plant attendant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 15% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Wastewater treatment plant attendant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of wastewater treatment plant attendants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler | 4.19% | 758 |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Attendant | 4.62% | - |
| Hydro Station Operator | 4.80% | 26,593 |
| Hydrotreater Operator | 10.89% | 26,742 |
Similar wastewater treatment plant attendant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler | 4.19% | 758 |
| Hydro Station Operator | 4.80% | 26,593 |
| Hydrotreater Operator | 10.89% | 26,742 |
Foreign languages spoken by wastewater treatment plant attendants
- Chinese, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Wastewater treatment plant attendant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |