Water chemist demographics and statistics in the US
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Water chemist gender statistics
40.9% of water chemists are women and 59.1% of water chemists are men.
- Male, 59.1%
- Female, 40.9%
Water chemist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 59.1% |
| Female | 40.9% |
Water chemist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,443
Female income
$55,913
Water chemist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water chemist positions over time. Currently, 40.9% of water chemists are female.
Water chemist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.77% | 43.23% |
| 2011 | 58.56% | 41.44% |
| 2012 | 61.02% | 38.98% |
| 2013 | 59.50% | 40.50% |
| 2014 | 61.22% | 38.78% |
| 2015 | 59.44% | 40.56% |
| 2016 | 63.25% | 36.75% |
| 2017 | 57.87% | 42.13% |
| 2018 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
| 2019 | 55.11% | 44.89% |
| 2020 | 64.27% | 35.73% |
| 2021 | 59.09% | 40.91% |
Water chemist related jobs gender ratio
We compared water chemists 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% |
| Water Chemist | 59% | 41% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Water chemist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water chemists is White, which makes up 59.7% of all water chemists. Comparatively, 18.2% of water chemists are Asian and 9.4% of water chemists are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 59.7%
- Asian, 18.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.4%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Water chemist race
| Water chemist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Asian | 18.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Water chemist race and ethnicity over time
See how water chemist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water chemist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.83% | 8.11% | 18.02% | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 65.84% | 7.66% | 18.08% | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 66.60% | 8.26% | 16.28% | 5.83% |
| 2013 | 64.88% | 8.35% | 16.60% | 6.89% |
| 2014 | 66.88% | 9.07% | 15.83% | 5.34% |
| 2015 | 64.48% | 8.63% | 17.83% | 7.08% |
| 2016 | 66.29% | 8.60% | 15.92% | 6.94% |
| 2017 | 67.07% | 8.37% | 15.52% | 6.70% |
| 2018 | 64.95% | 6.98% | 17.41% | 7.87% |
| 2019 | 66.09% | 7.72% | 16.73% | 7.17% |
| 2020 | 62.90% | 7.53% | 15.83% | 8.32% |
| 2021 | 59.70% | 7.87% | 18.20% | 9.39% |
Water chemist wage gap by race
According to our data, white water chemists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino water chemists have the lowest average salary at $56,274.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,190 |
| White | $58,295 |
| Black or African American | $56,559 |
| Asian | $57,928 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,274 |
Average water chemist age
See how the average age of water chemists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water chemist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 37 | 35 |
| White | 39 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 41 | 43 |
| Asian | 45 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.5 | 40 |
Water chemist age breakdown
The average age of water chemists is 40+ years years old, representing 52% of the water chemist population.
Water chemist age breakdown
| Water Chemist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 52% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Water chemist educational attainment
The most common degree for water chemists is bachelor's degree, with 73% of water chemists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Water chemists by degree level
| Water chemist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Water chemist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water chemists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $71,983 annually. With a Master's degree, water chemists earn a median annual income of $60,334 compared to $51,650 for water chemists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,334 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,650 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,983 |
Water chemist employment statistics
Most water chemists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water chemists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water chemists work.
Water chemist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Water chemist jobs by company type
Employees with the water chemist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water chemists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water chemist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 49% |
| Government | 23% |
Water chemist jobs by industry
The most common industries for water chemists are government, manufacturing and utilities.
Water chemist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 17% |
| Manufacturing | 17% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
Water chemist turnover and employment statistics
Water chemist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water chemists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water chemist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water chemist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.99% |
| 2011 | 3.72% |
| 2012 | 4.14% |
| 2013 | 4.11% |
| 2014 | 2.44% |
| 2015 | 2.28% |
| 2016 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 2.63% |
| 2021 | 2.63% |
Average water chemist tenure
The average water chemist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 119 water chemists resumes in Zippia's database.
Water chemist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Water chemist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water chemists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysicist | 4.45% | 287 |
| Water Chemist | 5.26% | - |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Environmental Analyst | 15.61% | 17,018 |
Similar water chemist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysicist | 4.45% | 287 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Environmental Analyst | 15.61% | 17,018 |
Foreign languages spoken by water chemists
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Arabic, 20.0%
Water chemist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Arabic | 20.0% |