Water project engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water project engineer gender statistics
21.4% of water project engineers are women and 78.6% of water project engineers are men.
- Male, 78.6%
- Female, 21.4%
Water project engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.6% |
| Female | 21.4% |
Water project engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$72,528
Female income
$73,520
Water project engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water project engineer positions over time. Currently, 21.4% of water project engineers are female.
Water project engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.92% | 11.08% |
| 2011 | 90.39% | 9.61% |
| 2012 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2013 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2014 | 85.24% | 14.76% |
| 2015 | 87.34% | 12.66% |
| 2016 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2017 | 84.28% | 15.72% |
| 2018 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2019 | 82.59% | 17.41% |
| 2020 | 81.83% | 18.17% |
| 2021 | 78.57% | 21.43% |
Water project engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water project 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 Project Engineer | 79% | 21% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Water project engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water project engineers is White, which makes up 68.9% of all water project engineers. Comparatively, 12.9% of water project engineers are Asian and 10.3% of water project engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.9%
- Asian, 12.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.3%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Water project engineer race
| Water project engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.9% |
| Asian | 12.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Water project engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how water project engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water project engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.04% | 6.85% | 9.79% | 4.59% |
| 2011 | 71.94% | 5.77% | 12.69% | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 71.96% | 6.28% | 11.78% | 7.71% |
| 2013 | 76.58% | 4.97% | 7.70% | 8.84% |
| 2014 | 73.34% | 6.99% | 8.58% | 9.13% |
| 2015 | 69.04% | 7.11% | 12.60% | 8.57% |
| 2016 | 68.81% | 5.45% | 15.21% | 8.48% |
| 2017 | 71.25% | 6.86% | 11.31% | 8.02% |
| 2018 | 62.88% | 6.53% | 16.32% | 10.65% |
| 2019 | 71.21% | 4.00% | 14.91% | 7.46% |
| 2020 | 66.32% | 6.51% | 11.97% | 8.82% |
| 2021 | 68.93% | 3.57% | 12.95% | 10.28% |
Water project engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water project engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water project engineers have the lowest average salary at $68,936.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $68,936 |
| White | $70,621 |
| Black or African American | $76,043 |
| Asian | $73,113 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $74,146 |
Average water project engineer age
See how the average age of water project engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water project 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 project engineer age breakdown
The average age of water project engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water project engineer population.
Water project engineer age breakdown
| Water Project Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water project engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for water project engineers is bachelor's degree, with 80% of water project engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 11% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 80%
- Master's, 11%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 2%
Water project engineers by degree level
| Water project engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 80% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 2% |
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Water project engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $80,258 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,042 |
Water project engineer employment statistics
Most water project engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where water project engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water project engineers work.
Water project engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Water project engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the water project engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water project engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water project engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 10% |
Water project engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for water project engineers are professional, manufacturing and non profits.
Water project engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 15% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Education | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Pharmaceutical | 4% |
| Government | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
Water project engineer turnover and employment statistics
Water project engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water project engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water project engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water project 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 project engineer tenure
The average water project engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 78 water project engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water project engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 44% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Water project engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water project 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Product Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 152,621 |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
| Water Project Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar water project engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Product Quality Engineer | 3.67% | 152,621 |
| Well Surveying Engineer | 5.25% | 495 |
| Customer Engineer | 6.39% | 44,709 |
| Flight Test Engineer | 7.54% | 26,384 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Smelting Engineer | 10.43% | 3,371 |
Foreign languages spoken by water project engineers
The most common foreign language among water project engineers is Spanish at 28.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Bulgarian at 14.3% and Turkish is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Spanish, 28.6%
- Bulgarian, 14.3%
- Turkish, 14.3%
- Japanese, 14.3%
- Carrier, 14.3%
- Other, 14.2%
Water project engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| Bulgarian | 14.3% |
| Turkish | 14.3% |
| Japanese | 14.3% |
| Carrier | 14.3% |
| Other | 14.2% |