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What is a water control supervisor and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
3 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a water control supervisor. For example, did you know that they make an average of $21.54 an hour? That's $44,808 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 6% and produce 189,200 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreWater Control SupervisorUS Average
Salary
3.5

Avg. Salary $44,808

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
9.6

Growth rate 6%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
3.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.47%

Asian 6.44%

Black or African American 6.27%

Hispanic or Latino 15.47%

Unknown 4.35%

White 67.00%

Gender

female 11.15%

male 88.85%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
9.6

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
9.2

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
3.6

Work life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Water control supervisor career paths

Key steps to become a water control supervisor

  1. Explore water control supervisor education requirements

    Most common water control supervisor degrees

    Bachelor's

    36.7 %

    High School Diploma

    34.4 %

    Associate

    17.8 %
  2. Start to develop specific water control supervisor skills

    SkillsPercentages
    DOT24.23%
    Equipment Maintenance13.62%
    PPE13.29%
    Plant Operations9.70%
    Water Quality9.22%
  3. Complete relevant water control supervisor training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New water control supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a water control supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real water control supervisor resumes.
  4. Research water control supervisor duties and responsibilities

    • Manage water usage plumbing repair electronics repair inventory control.
    • Coordinate employee's work schedules and onsite supervision.
    • Supervise laboratory operations and laboratory information management system (LIMS).
    • Prepare, maintain, and submit required reports to upper management and military personnel.
  5. Apply for water control supervisor jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a water control supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average water control supervisor salary

The average water control supervisor salary in the United States is $44,808 per year or $22 per hour. Water control supervisor salaries range between $26,000 and $75,000 per year.

Average water control supervisor salary
$44,808 Yearly
$21.54 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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