Water jet operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Water jet operator gender statistics
8.8% of water jet operators are women and 91.2% of water jet operators are men.
- Male, 91.2%
- Female, 8.8%
Water jet operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.2% |
| Female | 8.8% |
Water jet operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$35,166
Female income
$35,523
Water jet operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water jet operator positions over time. Currently, 8.8% of water jet operators are female.
Water jet operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2011 | 90.68% | 9.32% |
| 2012 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2013 | 92.47% | 7.53% |
| 2014 | 89.63% | 10.37% |
| 2015 | 90.25% | 9.75% |
| 2016 | 91.64% | 8.36% |
| 2017 | 89.97% | 10.03% |
| 2018 | 87.87% | 12.13% |
| 2019 | 88.77% | 11.23% |
| 2020 | 86.02% | 13.98% |
| 2021 | 91.16% | 8.84% |
Water jet operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Water Jet Operator | 91% | 9% |
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Water jet operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water jet operators is White, which makes up 71.2% of all water jet operators. Comparatively, 12.5% of water jet operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of water jet operators are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Water jet operator race
| Water jet operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Water jet operator race and ethnicity over time
See how water jet operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water jet operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.17% | 10.08% | 0.59% | 10.93% |
| 2011 | 74.39% | 10.47% | 1.12% | 10.05% |
| 2012 | 75.85% | 8.98% | 1.54% | 10.22% |
| 2013 | 73.71% | 9.72% | 1.18% | 10.61% |
| 2014 | 75.08% | 8.75% | 1.40% | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 74.20% | 7.71% | 1.84% | 11.97% |
| 2016 | 73.78% | 9.44% | 1.75% | 11.74% |
| 2017 | 75.88% | 8.37% | 1.46% | 10.98% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 7.97% | 1.49% | 10.00% |
| 2019 | 76.79% | 7.69% | 1.17% | 10.40% |
| 2020 | 71.81% | 7.19% | 2.15% | 11.35% |
| 2021 | 71.18% | 7.70% | 1.84% | 12.51% |
Water jet operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water jet operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water jet operators have the lowest average salary at $33,841.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,841 |
| White | $35,100 |
| Black or African American | $35,475 |
| Asian | $36,756 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,723 |
Average water jet operator age
See how the average age of water jet operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water jet operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Water jet operator age breakdown
The average age of water jet operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the water jet operator population.
Water jet operator age breakdown
| Water Jet Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Water jet operator educational attainment
The most common degree for water jet operators is high school diploma, with 44% of water jet operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 21% and associate degree degree at 14%.
- High School Diploma, 44%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 14%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Water jet operators by degree level
| Water jet operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 44% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 14% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Water jet operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water jet operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $36,881 annually. With a Associate degree, water jet operators earn a median annual income of $36,669 compared to $34,880 for water jet operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $34,880 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $36,881 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,669 |
Water jet operator employment statistics
Most water jet operators work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where water jet operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water jet operators work.
Water jet operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Water jet operator jobs by company type
Employees with the water jet operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water jet operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water jet operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 86% |
| Government | 1% |
Water jet operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for water jet operators are manufacturing, professional and construction.
Water jet operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 32% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Automotive | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Government | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Water jet operator turnover and employment statistics
Water jet operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water jet operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water jet operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water jet operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average water jet operator tenure
The average water jet operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 596 water jet operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Water jet operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 33% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Water jet operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water jet operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Engineer | 4.19% | 986 |
| Water Jet Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Treating Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,499 |
| Blending Plant Operator | 10.89% | 38,851 |
Similar water jet operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Auxiliary Engineer | 4.19% | 986 |
| Treating Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,499 |
| Blending Plant Operator | 10.89% | 38,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by water jet operators
- Spanish, 100.0%
Water jet operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
