Water pump operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Water pump operator gender statistics
3.2% of water pump operators are women and 96.8% of water pump operators are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Water pump operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Water pump operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,565
Female income
$61,420
Water pump operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water pump operator positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of water pump operators are female.
Water pump operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2011 | 96.64% | 3.36% |
| 2012 | 96.89% | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 97.32% | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 96.24% | 3.76% |
| 2015 | 96.48% | 3.52% |
| 2016 | 97.01% | 2.99% |
| 2017 | 96.37% | 3.63% |
| 2018 | 95.54% | 4.46% |
| 2019 | 95.90% | 4.10% |
| 2020 | 94.79% | 5.21% |
| 2021 | 96.83% | 3.17% |
Water pump operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Water Pump Operator | 97% | 3% |
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Water pump operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water pump operators is White, which makes up 70.4% of all water pump operators. Comparatively, 12.7% of water pump operators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of water pump operators are Black or African American.
- White, 70.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.7%
- Black or African American, 7.8%
- Unknown, 4.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.7%
- Asian, 1.8%
Water pump operator race
| Water pump operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.7% |
| Black or African American | 7.8% |
| Unknown | 4.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.7% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Water pump operator race and ethnicity over time
See how water pump operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water pump operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.36% | 10.22% | 0.60% | 11.14% |
| 2011 | 73.58% | 10.60% | 1.13% | 10.26% |
| 2012 | 75.04% | 9.11% | 1.55% | 10.44% |
| 2013 | 72.90% | 9.86% | 1.19% | 10.82% |
| 2014 | 74.28% | 8.89% | 1.41% | 11.86% |
| 2015 | 73.39% | 7.85% | 1.84% | 12.18% |
| 2016 | 72.97% | 9.58% | 1.76% | 11.95% |
| 2017 | 75.07% | 8.51% | 1.47% | 11.19% |
| 2018 | 76.27% | 8.10% | 1.50% | 10.21% |
| 2019 | 75.98% | 7.82% | 1.18% | 10.61% |
| 2020 | 71.00% | 7.32% | 2.15% | 11.56% |
| 2021 | 70.37% | 7.84% | 1.84% | 12.72% |
Water pump operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water pump operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water pump operators have the lowest average salary at $53,006.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,006 |
| White | $59,227 |
| Black or African American | $61,170 |
| Asian | $68,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $57,312 |
Average water pump operator age
See how the average age of water pump operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water pump 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 pump operator age breakdown
The average age of water pump operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the water pump operator population.
Water pump operator age breakdown
| Water Pump Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Water pump operator educational attainment
The most common degree for water pump operators is high school diploma, with 67% of water pump operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 13% and diploma degree at 13%.
- High School Diploma, 67%
- Diploma, 13%
- Associate, 13%
- Bachelor's, 7%
Water pump operators by degree level
| Water pump operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 67% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Bachelor's | 7% |
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Water pump operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water pump operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $68,828 annually. With a Associate degree, water pump operators earn a median annual income of $67,636 compared to $58,108 for water pump operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $58,108 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,828 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,636 |
Water pump operator employment statistics
Most water pump operators work for a private in the energy industry.
Company size where water pump operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water pump operators work.
Water pump operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 30% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Water pump operator jobs by company type
Employees with the water pump operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water pump operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water pump operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 69% |
| Government | 8% |
Water pump operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for water pump operators are energy, manufacturing and construction.
Water pump operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33% |
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Government | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Media | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
Water pump operator turnover and employment statistics
Water pump operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water pump operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water pump operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water pump 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 pump operator tenure
The average water pump operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 68 water pump operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Water pump operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 30% |
| 1-2 years | 39% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Water pump operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water pump 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 |
|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Operator | 4.19% | 33,575 |
| Water Pump Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Batch Plant Operator | 10.89% | 45,697 |
Similar water pump operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| High Pressure Operator | 4.19% | 33,575 |
| Auxiliary Equipment Tender | 4.80% | 15,497 |
| Batch Plant Operator | 10.89% | 45,697 |
Foreign languages spoken by water pump operators
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Water pump operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |