Water quality specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Water quality specialist gender statistics
38.9% of water quality specialists are women and 61.1% of water quality specialists are men.
- Male, 61.1%
- Female, 38.9%
Water quality specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 61.1% |
| Female | 38.9% |
Water quality specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,058
Female income
$49,824
Water quality specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water quality specialist positions over time. Currently, 38.9% of water quality specialists are female.
Water quality specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.34% | 16.66% |
| 2011 | 82.77% | 17.23% |
| 2012 | 78.44% | 21.56% |
| 2013 | 76.69% | 23.31% |
| 2014 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
| 2015 | 71.77% | 28.23% |
| 2016 | 71.61% | 28.39% |
| 2017 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2018 | 72.74% | 27.26% |
| 2019 | 71.76% | 28.24% |
| 2020 | 66.07% | 33.93% |
| 2021 | 61.11% | 38.89% |
Water quality specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared water quality specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Water Quality Specialist | 61% | 39% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Water quality specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water quality specialists is White, which makes up 65.3% of all water quality specialists. Comparatively, 15.7% of water quality specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.2% of water quality specialists are Asian.
- White, 65.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.7%
- Asian, 8.2%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Water quality specialist race
| Water quality specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.7% |
| Asian | 8.2% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Water quality specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how water quality specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water quality specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.63% | 1.06% | 9.31% | 7.92% |
| 2011 | 72.02% | 4.15% | 9.17% | 12.35% |
| 2012 | 74.53% | 3.62% | 10.79% | 8.61% |
| 2013 | 71.22% | 2.53% | 14.32% | 9.18% |
| 2014 | 74.98% | 2.31% | 7.95% | 11.25% |
| 2015 | 70.95% | 5.03% | 10.84% | 10.65% |
| 2016 | 67.50% | 3.43% | 13.73% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 74.87% | 4.72% | 7.88% | 8.78% |
| 2018 | 74.95% | 4.85% | 7.50% | 8.91% |
| 2019 | 74.98% | 3.40% | 9.16% | 10.50% |
| 2020 | 68.93% | 3.86% | 10.83% | 12.19% |
| 2021 | 65.35% | 2.62% | 8.18% | 15.69% |
Water quality specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water quality specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american water quality specialists have the lowest average salary at $52,156.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,105 |
| White | $55,071 |
| Black or African American | $52,156 |
| Asian | $60,694 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,640 |
Average water quality specialist age
See how the average age of water quality specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water quality specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Water quality specialist age breakdown
The average age of water quality specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the water quality specialist population.
Water quality specialist age breakdown
| Water Quality Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Water quality specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for water quality specialists is bachelor's degree, with 64% of water quality specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 64%
- Associate, 11%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Water quality specialists by degree level
| Water quality specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 64% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Water quality specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water quality specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $71,231 annually. With a Master's degree, water quality specialists earn a median annual income of $66,540 compared to $59,271 for water quality specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $66,540 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,854 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,271 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,231 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $49,388 |
Water quality specialist employment statistics
Most water quality specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water quality specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water quality specialists work.
Water quality specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 33% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Water quality specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the water quality specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water quality specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water quality specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 52% |
| Government | 28% |
Water quality specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for water quality specialists are government, utilities and education.
Water quality specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Utilities | 17% |
| Education | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Fortune 500 | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Water quality specialist turnover and employment statistics
Water quality specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water quality specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water quality specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water quality specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 4.51% |
| 2012 | 1.05% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 4.39% |
| 2017 | 1.92% |
| 2018 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.44% |
Average water quality specialist tenure
The average water quality specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 390 water quality specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Water quality specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Water quality specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water quality specialists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Project Coordinator | 4.08% | 55,322 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Water Quality Specialist | 8.88% | - |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Trailer Park Manager | 11.54% | 9,610 |
| Trauma Program Manager | 11.66% | 114,152 |
| Youth Leader | 14.16% | 31,851 |
Similar water quality specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Construction & Project Coordinator | 4.08% | 55,322 |
| Casino Manager | 8.19% | 66,240 |
| Funeral Planner | 9.30% | 14,997 |
| Trailer Park Manager | 11.54% | 9,610 |
| Trauma Program Manager | 11.66% | 114,152 |
| Youth Leader | 14.16% | 31,851 |
Foreign languages spoken by water quality specialists
The most common foreign language among water quality specialists is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 11.1% and Russian is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- French, 11.1%
- Russian, 11.1%
- Turkish, 5.6%
- Czech, 5.6%
- Other, 16.6%
Water quality specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| French | 11.1% |
| Russian | 11.1% |
| Turkish | 5.6% |
| Czech | 5.6% |
| Other | 16.6% |
