Water hauler demographics and statistics in the US
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Water hauler gender statistics
7.8% of water haulers are women and 92.2% of water haulers are men.
- Male, 92.2%
- Female, 7.8%
Water hauler gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.2% |
| Female | 7.8% |
Water hauler gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,667
Female income
$47,952
Water hauler gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water hauler positions over time. Currently, 7.8% of water haulers are female.
Water hauler gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93.44% | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 94.56% | 5.44% |
| 2012 | 93.27% | 6.73% |
| 2013 | 96.03% | 3.97% |
| 2014 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2015 | 93.98% | 6.02% |
| 2016 | 93.38% | 6.62% |
| 2017 | 95.53% | 4.47% |
| 2018 | 94.73% | 5.27% |
| 2019 | 93.07% | 6.93% |
| 2020 | 96.10% | 3.90% |
| 2021 | 92.24% | 7.76% |
Water hauler related jobs gender ratio
We compared water haulers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, dredge operator and tower crane operator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Gift Wrapper | 12% | 88% |
| Gift Packer | 18% | 82% |
| Pill Packer | 19% | 81% |
| Water Hauler | 92% | 8% |
| Green Chain Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Tower Crane Operator | 99% | 1% |
| Dredge Operator | 99% | 1% |
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Water hauler demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water haulers is White, which makes up 59.5% of all water haulers. Comparatively, 24.2% of water haulers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of water haulers are Black or African American.
- White, 59.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 24.2%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Asian, 3.9%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.6%
Water hauler race
| Water hauler race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.6% |
Water hauler race and ethnicity over time
See how water hauler racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water hauler race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.09% | 11.93% | 2.38% | 22.10% |
| 2011 | 61.80% | 11.71% | 3.33% | 20.28% |
| 2012 | 63.74% | 8.69% | 3.25% | 22.95% |
| 2013 | 62.99% | 9.85% | 2.17% | 22.72% |
| 2014 | 58.86% | 10.58% | 2.60% | 24.20% |
| 2015 | 59.92% | 10.64% | 3.20% | 24.55% |
| 2016 | 58.50% | 11.00% | 3.38% | 23.35% |
| 2017 | 59.43% | 12.34% | 3.66% | 22.06% |
| 2018 | 65.10% | 9.12% | 2.49% | 20.29% |
| 2019 | 65.17% | 5.90% | 2.94% | 23.55% |
| 2020 | 63.75% | 9.06% | 3.28% | 19.05% |
| 2021 | 59.52% | 7.12% | 3.90% | 24.23% |
Water hauler wage gap by race
According to our data, white water haulers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american water haulers have the lowest average salary at $46,144.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,766 |
| White | $55,763 |
| Black or African American | $46,144 |
| Asian | $50,071 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,139 |
Average water hauler age
See how the average age of water haulers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water hauler age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 38 |
| Black or African American | 42.5 | 42 |
| Asian | 29 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 29.5 |
Water hauler age breakdown
The average age of water haulers is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the water hauler population.
Water hauler age breakdown
| Water Hauler Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Water hauler educational attainment
The most common degree for water haulers is high school diploma, with 44% of water haulers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 14%
- Diploma, 13%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Other Degrees, 17%
Water haulers by degree level
| Water hauler degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 17% |
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Water hauler employment statistics
Most water haulers work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where water haulers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water haulers work.
Water hauler jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 16% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Water hauler jobs by company type
Employees with the water hauler job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water haulers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water hauler jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 81% |
| Government | 4% |
Water hauler jobs by industry
The most common industries for water haulers are energy, transportation and manufacturing.
Water hauler industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 18% |
| Transportation | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Water hauler turnover and employment statistics
Water hauler unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water haulers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water hauler unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water hauler unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14.63% |
| 2011 | 11.23% |
| 2012 | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 9.09% |
| 2014 | 7.39% |
| 2015 | 5.55% |
| 2016 | 7.89% |
| 2017 | 5.14% |
| 2018 | 5.87% |
| 2019 | 4.27% |
| 2020 | 4.47% |
| 2021 | 5.56% |
Average water hauler tenure
The average water hauler stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 374 water haulers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water hauler tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Water hauler LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water haulers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Water Hauler | 2.60% | - |
| Automatic Wheel Line Operator | 3.85% | 82,646 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Warehouse Helper | 4.67% | 135,870 |
| Inspector Packer | 6.68% | 33,923 |
| Tagger | 10.43% | 60,943 |
Similar water hauler jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Crane Operator | 1.94% | 35,626 |
| Automatic Wheel Line Operator | 3.85% | 82,646 |
| Automated Residential Collection Operator | 4.13% | 34,502 |
| Warehouse Helper | 4.67% | 135,870 |
| Inspector Packer | 6.68% | 33,923 |
| Tagger | 10.43% | 60,943 |
Foreign languages spoken by water haulers
- Spanish, 55.6%
- Dakota, 44.4%
Water hauler languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.6% |
| Dakota | 44.4% |