Water quality analyst demographics and statistics in the US
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Water quality analyst gender statistics
61.2% of water quality analysts are women and 38.8% of water quality analysts are men.
- Female, 61.2%
- Male, 38.8%
Water quality analyst gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.2% |
| Male | 38.8% |
Water quality analyst gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,394
Female income
$51,591
Water quality analyst gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water quality analyst positions over time. Currently, 61.2% of water quality analysts are female.
Water quality analyst gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 43.46% | 56.54% |
| 2011 | 40.56% | 59.44% |
| 2012 | 40.05% | 59.95% |
| 2013 | 43.75% | 56.25% |
| 2014 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2015 | 41.48% | 58.52% |
| 2016 | 40.87% | 59.13% |
| 2017 | 42.24% | 57.76% |
| 2018 | 42.62% | 57.38% |
| 2019 | 37.55% | 62.45% |
| 2020 | 40.42% | 59.58% |
| 2021 | 38.76% | 61.24% |
Water quality analyst related jobs gender ratio
We compared water quality analysts with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Water Quality Analyst | 39% | 61% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Water quality analyst demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water quality analysts is White, which makes up 55.6% of all water quality analysts. Comparatively, 16.7% of water quality analysts are Hispanic or Latino and 11.2% of water quality analysts are Asian.
- White, 55.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.7%
- Asian, 11.2%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Water quality analyst race
| Water quality analyst race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 55.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.7% |
| Asian | 11.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Water quality analyst race and ethnicity over time
See how water quality analyst racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water quality analyst race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.37% | 7.68% | 9.33% | 12.74% |
| 2011 | 63.45% | 9.46% | 10.75% | 12.01% |
| 2012 | 65.18% | 8.54% | 10.71% | 11.56% |
| 2013 | 63.03% | 9.27% | 10.80% | 12.89% |
| 2014 | 63.21% | 9.13% | 11.06% | 12.61% |
| 2015 | 61.84% | 8.94% | 10.67% | 14.28% |
| 2016 | 62.37% | 9.53% | 10.74% | 13.52% |
| 2017 | 60.14% | 8.19% | 11.31% | 15.76% |
| 2018 | 60.90% | 7.88% | 12.28% | 14.48% |
| 2019 | 62.30% | 7.57% | 10.86% | 14.67% |
| 2020 | 58.03% | 9.74% | 11.36% | 13.90% |
| 2021 | 55.57% | 9.46% | 11.17% | 16.73% |
Water quality analyst wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown water quality analysts have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian water quality analysts have the lowest average salary at $52,880.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,356 |
| White | $53,339 |
| Black or African American | $52,945 |
| Asian | $52,880 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,463 |
Average water quality analyst age
See how the average age of water quality analysts varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water quality analyst age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Water quality analyst age breakdown
The average age of water quality analysts is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the water quality analyst population.
Water quality analyst age breakdown
| Water Quality Analyst Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Water quality analyst educational attainment
The most common degree for water quality analysts is bachelor's degree, with 73% of water quality analysts earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 14% and master's degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 73%
- Master's, 14%
- Associate, 5%
- High School Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Water quality analysts by degree level
| Water quality analyst degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 73% |
| Master's | 14% |
| Associate | 5% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Water quality analyst wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water quality analysts with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $56,177 annually. With a Associate degree, water quality analysts earn a median annual income of $52,171 compared to $50,608 for water quality analysts with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $56,177 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,126 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,608 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,171 |
Water quality analyst employment statistics
Most water quality analysts work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where water quality analysts work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water quality analysts work.
Water quality analyst jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Water quality analyst jobs by company type
Employees with the water quality analyst job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water quality analysts prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Water quality analyst jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 31% |
| Government | 41% |
Water quality analyst jobs by industry
The most common industries for water quality analysts are government, education and utilities.
Water quality analyst industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Education | 16% |
| Utilities | 11% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Technology | 5% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Media | 3% |
| Real Estate | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Water quality analyst turnover and employment statistics
Water quality analyst unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water quality analysts between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water quality analyst unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water quality analyst unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average water quality analyst tenure
The average water quality analyst stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 134 water quality analysts resumes in Zippia's database.
Water quality analyst tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 46% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Water quality analyst LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water quality analysts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic Plants Technician | 5.71% | 7,138 |
| Urban Gardening Specialist | 7.88% | 20,642 |
| Water Quality Analyst | 8.16% | - |
| Paint Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 40,217 |
Similar water quality analyst jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic Plants Technician | 5.71% | 7,138 |
| Urban Gardening Specialist | 7.88% | 20,642 |
| Paint Laboratory Technician | 9.49% | 40,217 |
Foreign languages spoken by water quality analysts
The most common foreign language among water quality analysts is Spanish at 40.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.0% and Vietnamese is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 40.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Vietnamese, 10.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Hindi, 10.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Water quality analyst languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Vietnamese | 10.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Hindi | 10.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
