Water commissioner demographics and statistics in the US
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Water commissioner gender statistics
45.9% of water commissioners are women and 54.1% of water commissioners are men.
- Male, 54.1%
- Female, 45.9%
Water commissioner gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 54.1% |
| Female | 45.9% |
Water commissioner gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$60,555
Female income
$50,869
Water commissioner gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water commissioner positions over time. Currently, 45.9% of water commissioners are female.
Water commissioner gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 62.55% | 37.45% |
| 2011 | 62.29% | 37.71% |
| 2012 | 61.42% | 38.58% |
| 2013 | 59.79% | 40.21% |
| 2014 | 59.14% | 40.86% |
| 2015 | 58.81% | 41.19% |
| 2016 | 58.09% | 41.91% |
| 2017 | 58.52% | 41.48% |
| 2018 | 58.33% | 41.67% |
| 2019 | 55.29% | 44.71% |
| 2020 | 54.04% | 45.96% |
| 2021 | 54.05% | 45.95% |
Water commissioner related jobs gender ratio
We compared water commissioners with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Water Commissioner | 54% | 46% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
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Water commissioner demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water commissioners is White, which makes up 80.7% of all water commissioners. Comparatively, 6.1% of water commissioners are Asian and 5.9% of water commissioners are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 80.7%
- Asian, 6.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 5.9%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Water commissioner race
| Water commissioner race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 80.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Water commissioner race and ethnicity over time
See how water commissioner racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water commissioner race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.19% | 2.60% | 4.21% | 4.35% |
| 2011 | 87.38% | 2.99% | 3.83% | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 86.62% | 2.92% | 4.38% | 4.42% |
| 2013 | 86.88% | 2.73% | 4.48% | 4.16% |
| 2014 | 86.91% | 2.86% | 4.12% | 4.49% |
| 2015 | 86.85% | 2.73% | 4.10% | 4.48% |
| 2016 | 86.51% | 2.63% | 4.67% | 4.32% |
| 2017 | 85.15% | 2.79% | 5.20% | 4.89% |
| 2018 | 84.65% | 2.63% | 5.41% | 5.20% |
| 2019 | 85.78% | 2.34% | 5.14% | 4.97% |
| 2020 | 82.40% | 2.82% | 5.61% | 5.28% |
| 2021 | 80.65% | 2.99% | 6.06% | 5.88% |
Water commissioner wage gap by race
According to our data, white water commissioners have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american water commissioners have the lowest average salary at $57,524.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $59,162 |
| White | $63,366 |
| Black or African American | $57,524 |
| Asian | $62,638 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,275 |
Average water commissioner age
See how the average age of water commissioners varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water commissioner age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 53 | 52 |
| Unknown | 51 | 49 |
| Asian | 49 | 48 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 46 |
| White | 53 | 52 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 48 |
Water commissioner age breakdown
The average age of water commissioners is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the water commissioner population.
Water commissioner age breakdown
| Water Commissioner Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Water commissioner educational attainment
The most common degree for water commissioners is bachelor's degree, with 54% of water commissioners earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 7%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Water commissioners by degree level
| Water commissioner degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Water commissioner wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water commissioners with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $81,146 annually. With a Doctorate degree, water commissioners earn a median annual income of $81,128 compared to $71,282 for water commissioners with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $81,146 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,282 |
| Doctorate Degree | $81,128 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,570 |
Water commissioner turnover and employment statistics
Water commissioner unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water commissioners between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water commissioner unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water commissioner unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.37% |
| 2011 | 3.53% |
| 2012 | 3.04% |
| 2013 | 2.67% |
| 2014 | 2.12% |
| 2015 | 1.80% |
| 2016 | 1.98% |
| 2017 | 1.88% |
| 2018 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 1.72% |
| 2020 | 2.10% |
| 2021 | 2.06% |
Average water commissioner tenure
The average water commissioner stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 38 water commissioners resumes in Zippia's database.
Water commissioner tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 5% |
| 1-2 years | 20% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Water commissioner LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water commissioners 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Junior Project Manager | 8.41% | 116,530 |
| Regional Account Executive | 9.38% | 189,438 |
| District Traffic Chief | 9.63% | 22,053 |
| Water Commissioner | 11.54% | - |
| Resource Manager | 13.02% | 31,477 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |
Similar water commissioner jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Business Office Manager | 7.93% | 102,287 |
| Junior Project Manager | 8.41% | 116,530 |
| Regional Account Executive | 9.38% | 189,438 |
| District Traffic Chief | 9.63% | 22,053 |
| Resource Manager | 13.02% | 31,477 |
| Advertising Director | 14.95% | 16,270 |