Water inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Water inspector gender statistics
15.0% of water inspectors are women and 85.0% of water inspectors are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Water inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Water inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,442
Female income
$43,128
Water inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water inspector positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of water inspectors are female.
Water inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.90% | 24.10% |
| 2011 | 75.48% | 24.52% |
| 2012 | 77.15% | 22.85% |
| 2013 | 79.68% | 20.32% |
| 2014 | 75.58% | 24.42% |
| 2015 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2016 | 72.10% | 27.90% |
| 2017 | 68.32% | 31.68% |
| 2018 | 85.14% | 14.86% |
| 2019 | 83.20% | 16.80% |
| 2020 | 83.74% | 16.26% |
| 2021 | 85.03% | 14.97% |
Water inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared water inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, certified industrial hygienist and chief safety officer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Midwife | 7% | 93% |
| Genetic Counselor | 12% | 88% |
| Utilization Review Coordinator | 17% | 83% |
| Water Inspector | 85% | 15% |
| Construction Safety Consultant | 91% | 9% |
| Chief Safety Officer | 91% | 9% |
| Certified Industrial Hygienist | 96% | 4% |
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Water inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water inspectors is White, which makes up 62.7% of all water inspectors. Comparatively, 14.2% of water inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of water inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 62.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.2%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.2%
Water inspector race
| Water inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.2% |
Water inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how water inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.96% | 9.93% | 4.33% | 10.59% |
| 2011 | 68.58% | 12.70% | 3.85% | 11.88% |
| 2012 | 69.21% | 12.18% | 3.96% | 11.50% |
| 2013 | 68.15% | 11.81% | 4.72% | 11.73% |
| 2014 | 68.89% | 11.75% | 4.34% | 11.59% |
| 2015 | 70.36% | 11.48% | 4.92% | 10.20% |
| 2016 | 70.04% | 10.80% | 5.16% | 11.84% |
| 2017 | 65.28% | 13.79% | 6.32% | 10.96% |
| 2018 | 66.71% | 10.94% | 4.77% | 13.91% |
| 2019 | 68.62% | 10.50% | 4.41% | 13.52% |
| 2020 | 65.46% | 10.08% | 3.87% | 15.69% |
| 2021 | 62.71% | 10.00% | 5.66% | 14.22% |
Water inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino water inspectors have the lowest average salary at $44,393.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,954 |
| White | $44,834 |
| Black or African American | $45,370 |
| Asian | $47,732 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $44,393 |
Average water inspector age
See how the average age of water inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47 | 37 |
| White | 48 | 45 |
| Black or African American | 52 | 37 |
| Asian | 43 | 38.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 41 |
Water inspector age breakdown
The average age of water inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the water inspector population.
Water inspector age breakdown
| Water Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Water inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for water inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 48% of water inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 48%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Water inspectors by degree level
| Water inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 48% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Water inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water inspectors with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $52,821 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, water inspectors earn a median annual income of $46,250 compared to $45,536 for water inspectors with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,821 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,649 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $46,250 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $45,536 |
Water inspector employment statistics
Most water inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water inspectors work.
Water inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 27% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Water inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the water inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 46% |
| Government | 44% |
Water inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for water inspectors are government, professional and construction.
Water inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 38% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Water inspector turnover and employment statistics
Water inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.00% |
| 2011 | 4.18% |
| 2012 | 5.08% |
| 2013 | 4.21% |
| 2014 | 2.96% |
| 2015 | 2.44% |
| 2016 | 2.78% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 3.27% |
| 2019 | 2.43% |
| 2020 | 2.91% |
| 2021 | 3.04% |
Average water inspector tenure
The average water inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 186 water inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Water inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Water inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacist | 5.03% | 101,564 |
| Water Inspector | 7.06% | - |
| Medical Record Assistant | 8.20% | 91,238 |
| Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | 8.57% | 23,757 |
| Surgical Technician | 10.59% | 70,920 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Similar water inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Pharmacist | 5.03% | 101,564 |
| Medical Record Assistant | 8.20% | 91,238 |
| Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer | 8.57% | 23,757 |
| Surgical Technician | 10.59% | 70,920 |
| Optometrist | 13.47% | 20,993 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist | 23.99% | 56,975 |
Foreign languages spoken by water inspectors
- Spanish, 75.0%
- French, 25.0%
Water inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| French | 25.0% |