Water proofer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water proofer gender statistics
3.4% of water proofers are women and 96.6% of water proofers are men.
- Male, 96.6%
- Female, 3.4%
Water proofer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.6% |
| Female | 3.4% |
Water proofer gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$32,411
Female income
$30,493
Water proofer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water proofer positions over time. Currently, 3.4% of water proofers are female.
Water proofer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.55% | 2.45% |
| 2011 | 97.53% | 2.47% |
| 2012 | 97.58% | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 97.56% | 2.44% |
| 2014 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2015 | 97.49% | 2.51% |
| 2016 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2017 | 97.20% | 2.80% |
| 2018 | 96.91% | 3.09% |
| 2019 | 96.66% | 3.34% |
| 2020 | 96.77% | 3.23% |
| 2021 | 96.55% | 3.45% |
Water proofer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water proofers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, water softener installer and insulation worker have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Composition Floor Setter | 34% | 66% |
| Water Proofer | 97% | 3% |
| Gas Fitter | 97% | 3% |
| Insulation Worker | 97% | 2% |
| Water Softener Installer | 97% | 3% |
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Water proofer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water proofers is White, which makes up 54.9% of all water proofers. Comparatively, 25.0% of water proofers are Hispanic or Latino and 11.3% of water proofers are Black or African American.
- White, 54.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 25.0%
- Black or African American, 11.3%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- Asian, 2.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
Water proofer race
| Water proofer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 54.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.3% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
Water proofer race and ethnicity over time
See how water proofer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water proofer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.15% | 11.84% | 2.12% | 17.49% |
| 2011 | 64.53% | 13.06% | 2.07% | 16.45% |
| 2012 | 64.35% | 12.50% | 2.20% | 16.52% |
| 2013 | 65.01% | 12.10% | 2.07% | 16.93% |
| 2014 | 64.12% | 11.91% | 2.30% | 17.77% |
| 2015 | 62.46% | 11.60% | 2.30% | 19.80% |
| 2016 | 62.10% | 11.37% | 2.46% | 20.13% |
| 2017 | 61.80% | 11.47% | 2.44% | 20.45% |
| 2018 | 62.57% | 10.88% | 2.52% | 19.88% |
| 2019 | 60.73% | 10.92% | 2.56% | 21.82% |
| 2020 | 58.31% | 12.12% | 2.57% | 21.15% |
| 2021 | 54.94% | 11.29% | 2.65% | 25.03% |
Water proofer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown water proofers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american water proofers have the lowest average salary at $31,029.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $33,220 |
| White | $33,218 |
| Black or African American | $31,029 |
| Asian | $32,667 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,978 |
Average water proofer age
See how the average age of water proofers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Water proofer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 41 | 46 |
| Unknown | 35 | 43.5 |
| Asian | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 40 |
| White | 38 | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42 |
Water proofer age breakdown
The average age of water proofers is 40+ years years old, representing 47% of the water proofer population.
Water proofer age breakdown
| Water Proofer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 47% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 25% |
Water proofer educational attainment
The most common degree for water proofers is high school diploma, with 55% of water proofers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 14% and diploma degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 55%
- Diploma, 14%
- Bachelor's, 12%
- Associate, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Water proofers by degree level
| Water proofer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 55% |
| Diploma | 14% |
| Bachelor's | 12% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Water proofer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water proofers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $34,052 annually. With a Associate degree, water proofers earn a median annual income of $33,762 compared to $32,371 for water proofers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $32,371 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $34,052 |
| No Education | $30,733 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,762 |
Water proofer employment statistics
Company size where water proofers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water proofers work.
Water proofer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Water proofer jobs by industry
The most common industries for water proofers are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Water proofer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 41% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Media | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Water proofer turnover and employment statistics
Water proofer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water proofers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water proofer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water proofer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 21.66% |
| 2012 | 18.27% |
| 2013 | 15.84% |
| 2014 | 13.34% |
| 2015 | 11.55% |
| 2016 | 10.81% |
| 2017 | 9.34% |
| 2018 | 8.78% |
| 2019 | 7.68% |
| 2020 | 11.20% |
| 2021 | 10.19% |
Average water proofer tenure
The average water proofer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 169 water proofers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water proofer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 36% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Water proofer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water proofers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mason | 1.40% | 9,635 |
| Roofer | 1.43% | 14,001 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Water Proofer | 2.24% | - |
| Wireman | 2.76% | 9,172 |
| Hardwood Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,291 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Similar water proofer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stone Mason | 1.40% | 9,635 |
| Roofer | 1.43% | 14,001 |
| Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic | 1.75% | 33,392 |
| Wireman | 2.76% | 9,172 |
| Hardwood Floor Refinisher | 3.39% | 16,291 |
| Metal Smith | 4.07% | 2,546 |
Foreign languages spoken by water proofers
- Spanish, 80.0%
- Armenian, 20.0%
Water proofer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 80.0% |
| Armenian | 20.0% |