Water pumper demographics and statistics in the US
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Water pumper gender statistics
10.6% of water pumpers are women and 89.4% of water pumpers are men.
- Male, 89.4%
- Female, 10.6%
Water pumper gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.4% |
| Female | 10.6% |
Water pumper gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,130
Female income
$58,764
Water pumper gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water pumper positions over time. Currently, 10.6% of water pumpers are female.
Water pumper gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2011 | 88.84% | 11.16% |
| 2012 | 89.58% | 10.42% |
| 2013 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2014 | 87.60% | 12.40% |
| 2015 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2016 | 89.96% | 10.04% |
| 2017 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2018 | 85.56% | 14.44% |
| 2019 | 86.60% | 13.40% |
| 2020 | 83.42% | 16.58% |
| 2021 | 89.39% | 10.61% |
Water pumper related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Water Pumper | 89% | 11% |
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Water pumper demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water pumpers is White, which makes up 71.0% of all water pumpers. Comparatively, 13.2% of water pumpers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of water pumpers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.2%
- Black or African American, 7.2%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.9%
Water pumper race
| Water pumper race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.2% |
| Black or African American | 7.2% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
Water pumper race and ethnicity over time
See how water pumper racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water pumper race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.00% | 9.56% | 0.61% | 11.60% |
| 2011 | 74.22% | 9.95% | 1.14% | 10.72% |
| 2012 | 75.68% | 8.46% | 1.56% | 10.90% |
| 2013 | 73.54% | 9.20% | 1.20% | 11.29% |
| 2014 | 74.91% | 8.23% | 1.42% | 12.33% |
| 2015 | 74.03% | 7.19% | 1.86% | 12.65% |
| 2016 | 73.61% | 8.92% | 1.77% | 12.41% |
| 2017 | 75.70% | 7.85% | 1.48% | 11.66% |
| 2018 | 76.91% | 7.45% | 1.51% | 10.68% |
| 2019 | 76.61% | 7.17% | 1.19% | 11.08% |
| 2020 | 71.63% | 6.67% | 2.17% | 12.03% |
| 2021 | 71.01% | 7.18% | 1.86% | 13.19% |
Water pumper wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water pumpers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water pumpers have the lowest average salary at $51,318.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,318 |
| White | $56,832 |
| Black or African American | $58,544 |
| Asian | $64,640 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,140 |
Average water pumper age
See how the average age of water pumpers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water pumper 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 pumper age breakdown
The average age of water pumpers is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the water pumper population.
Water pumper age breakdown
| Water Pumper Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Water pumper educational attainment
The most common degree for water pumpers is high school diploma, with 57% of water pumpers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 10%.
- High School Diploma, 57%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 10%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Water pumpers by degree level
| Water pumper degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 57% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 10% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Water pumper wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water pumpers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $65,252 annually. With a Associate degree, water pumpers earn a median annual income of $64,212 compared to $55,843 for water pumpers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,843 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $65,252 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,212 |
Water pumper employment statistics
Company size where water pumpers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water pumpers work.
Water pumper jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 31% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Water pumper jobs by company type
Employees with the water pumper job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water pumpers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water pumper jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 63% |
Water pumper turnover and employment statistics
Water pumper unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water pumpers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water pumper unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water pumper 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 pumper tenure
The average water pumper stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 71 water pumpers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water pumper tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Water pumper LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water pumpers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Technician | 4.19% | 6,753 |
| Water Pumper | 4.62% | - |
| Hydration Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,454 |
| Methane Gas Generation System Technician | 10.89% | 33,560 |
Similar water pumper jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler Technician | 4.19% | 6,753 |
| Hydration Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,454 |
| Methane Gas Generation System Technician | 10.89% | 33,560 |
Foreign languages spoken by water pumpers
The most common foreign language among water pumpers is Cantonese at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 25.0% and Spanish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Cantonese, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- Mandarin, 12.5%
- Malay, 12.5%
Water pumper languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Cantonese | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| Mandarin | 12.5% |
| Malay | 12.5% |