Water engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water engineer gender statistics
14.9% of water engineers are women and 85.1% of water engineers are men.
- Male, 85.1%
- Female, 14.9%
Water engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.1% |
| Female | 14.9% |
Water engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$92,596
Female income
$93,966
Water engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water engineer positions over time. Currently, 14.9% of water engineers are female.
Water engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.58% | 7.42% |
| 2011 | 93.60% | 6.40% |
| 2012 | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2014 | 89.98% | 10.02% |
| 2015 | 91.47% | 8.53% |
| 2016 | 90.11% | 9.89% |
| 2017 | 89.29% | 10.71% |
| 2018 | 87.64% | 12.36% |
| 2019 | 88.06% | 11.94% |
| 2020 | 87.51% | 12.49% |
| 2021 | 85.08% | 14.92% |
Water engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water 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% |
| Water Engineer | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Water engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water engineers is White, which makes up 68.4% of all water engineers. Comparatively, 13.1% of water engineers are Asian and 10.5% of water engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.4%
- Asian, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Water engineer race
| Water engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Water engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how water engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.55% | 6.97% | 9.96% | 4.78% |
| 2011 | 71.45% | 5.89% | 12.86% | 8.42% |
| 2012 | 71.48% | 6.40% | 11.95% | 7.89% |
| 2013 | 76.10% | 5.09% | 7.87% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 72.85% | 7.11% | 8.75% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 68.55% | 7.23% | 12.77% | 8.76% |
| 2016 | 68.32% | 5.57% | 15.37% | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 70.76% | 6.98% | 11.48% | 8.21% |
| 2018 | 62.39% | 6.66% | 16.49% | 10.84% |
| 2019 | 70.72% | 4.12% | 15.08% | 7.64% |
| 2020 | 65.83% | 6.63% | 12.14% | 9.00% |
| 2021 | 68.45% | 3.69% | 13.12% | 10.47% |
Water engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water engineers have the lowest average salary at $87,650.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $87,650 |
| White | $89,968 |
| Black or African American | $97,456 |
| Asian | $93,404 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $94,831 |
Average water engineer age
See how the average age of water engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water 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 |
Water engineer age breakdown
The average age of water engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water engineer population.
Water engineer age breakdown
| Water Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for water engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of water engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 15% and master's degree degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 15%
- Associate, 6%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Water engineers by degree level
| Water engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 15% |
| Associate | 6% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Water engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $103,307 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $100,228 |
Water engineer employment statistics
Most water engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water engineers work.
Water engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Water engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the water engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 28% |
Water engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for water engineers are government, professional and energy.
Water engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Energy | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Water engineer turnover and employment statistics
Water engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water 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 water engineer tenure
The average water engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 230 water engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Water engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Engineer | 3.67% | 53,744 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Lead | 5.25% | 74,287 |
| Results Engineer | 6.39% | 24,019 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
| Water Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar water engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Chain Engineer | 3.67% | 53,744 |
| Manufacturing Engineer Lead | 5.25% | 74,287 |
| Results Engineer | 6.39% | 24,019 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Test Engineer | 8.92% | 25,902 |
| Non-Destructive Testing Engineer | 10.43% | 1,722 |
Foreign languages spoken by water engineers
The most common foreign language among water engineers is French at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 22.2% and Hebrew is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- French, 33.3%
- German, 22.2%
- Hebrew, 11.1%
- Japanese, 11.1%
- Spanish, 11.1%
- Other, 11.2%
Water engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| French | 33.3% |
| German | 22.2% |
| Hebrew | 11.1% |
| Japanese | 11.1% |
| Spanish | 11.1% |
| Other | 11.2% |
