Water pollution scientist demographics and statistics in the US
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Water pollution scientist gender statistics
16.7% of water pollution scientists are women and 83.3% of water pollution scientists are men.
- Male, 83.3%
- Female, 16.7%
Water pollution scientist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.3% |
| Female | 16.7% |
Water pollution scientist gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$97,786
Female income
$91,595
Water pollution scientist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water pollution scientist positions over time. Currently, 16.7% of water pollution scientists are female.
Water pollution scientist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.66% | 8.34% |
| 2011 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2012 | 90.75% | 9.25% |
| 2013 | 90.30% | 9.70% |
| 2014 | 91.00% | 9.00% |
| 2015 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2016 | 90.59% | 9.41% |
| 2017 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2018 | 85.18% | 14.82% |
| 2019 | 84.61% | 15.39% |
| 2020 | 81.15% | 18.85% |
| 2021 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
Water pollution scientist related jobs gender ratio
We compared water pollution scientists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, seismologist and optical scientist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Aerologist | 11% | 89% |
| Senior Advocate | 33% | 67% |
| Water Pollution Scientist | 83% | 17% |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 91% | 9% |
| Optical Scientist | 91% | 9% |
| Seismologist | 94% | 6% |
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Water pollution scientist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water pollution scientists is White, which makes up 81.2% of all water pollution scientists. Comparatively, 6.2% of water pollution scientists are Hispanic or Latino and 5.0% of water pollution scientists are Asian.
- White, 81.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.2%
- Asian, 5.0%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 3.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Water pollution scientist race
| Water pollution scientist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% |
| Asian | 5.0% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Water pollution scientist race and ethnicity over time
See how water pollution scientist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water pollution scientist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.92% | 2.19% | 4.14% | 4.83% |
| 2011 | 86.57% | 2.32% | 4.52% | 3.91% |
| 2012 | 88.20% | 2.45% | 2.90% | 3.45% |
| 2013 | 86.52% | 1.71% | 4.43% | 4.63% |
| 2014 | 86.51% | 2.09% | 5.70% | 3.37% |
| 2015 | 87.11% | 2.47% | 5.27% | 3.03% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 2.26% | 3.70% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 86.70% | 2.20% | 4.07% | 4.95% |
| 2018 | 83.82% | 2.74% | 4.93% | 6.30% |
| 2019 | 86.81% | 1.28% | 3.62% | 4.68% |
| 2020 | 79.69% | 2.83% | 5.40% | 4.88% |
| 2021 | 81.24% | 3.09% | 5.03% | 6.19% |
Water pollution scientist wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water pollution scientists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White water pollution scientists have the lowest average salary at $94,696.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $97,618 |
| White | $94,696 |
| Black or African American | $100,996 |
| Asian | $98,485 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $97,242 |
Average water pollution scientist age
See how the average age of water pollution scientists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water pollution scientist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 34 |
Water pollution scientist age breakdown
The average age of water pollution scientists is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the water pollution scientist population.
Water pollution scientist age breakdown
| Water Pollution Scientist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 20% |
Water pollution scientist educational attainment
The most common degree for water pollution scientists is bachelor's degree, with 87% of water pollution scientists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 4% and doctoral degree degree at 4%.
- Bachelor's, 87%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Master's, 4%
- Associate, 4%
Water pollution scientists by degree level
| Water pollution scientist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 87% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Associate | 4% |
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Water pollution scientist wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $102,017 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,721 |
Water pollution scientist employment statistics
Water pollution scientist jobs by company type
Employees with the water pollution scientist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water pollution scientists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water pollution scientist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 25% |
Water pollution scientist turnover and employment statistics
Water pollution scientist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water pollution scientists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water pollution scientist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water pollution scientist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.40% |
| 2011 | 3.59% |
| 2012 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 3.54% |
| 2014 | 2.58% |
| 2015 | 3.12% |
| 2016 | 2.97% |
| 2017 | 2.32% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 1.69% |
| 2020 | 2.00% |
| 2021 | 1.74% |
Average water pollution scientist tenure
The average water pollution scientist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 water pollution scientists resumes in Zippia's database.
Water pollution scientist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 0% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 12% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Water pollution scientist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water pollution scientists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geophysicist | 4.45% | 6,289 |
| Chemist Scientist | 5.26% | 48,790 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
| Water Pollution Scientist | 15.61% | - |
Similar water pollution scientist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Project Geophysicist | 4.45% | 6,289 |
| Chemist Scientist | 5.26% | 48,790 |
| Remote Sensing Engineer | 8.32% | 74,159 |
Foreign languages spoken by water pollution scientists
- Spanish, 100.0%
Water pollution scientist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |