Water quality technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Water quality technician gender statistics
32.8% of water quality technicians are women and 67.2% of water quality technicians are men.
- Male, 67.2%
- Female, 32.8%
Water quality technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 67.2% |
| Female | 32.8% |
Water quality technician gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,736
Female income
$41,457
Water quality technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water quality technician positions over time. Currently, 32.8% of water quality technicians are female.
Water quality technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.35% | 28.65% |
| 2011 | 68.86% | 31.14% |
| 2012 | 68.40% | 31.60% |
| 2013 | 71.59% | 28.41% |
| 2014 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2015 | 69.67% | 30.33% |
| 2016 | 69.13% | 30.87% |
| 2017 | 70.32% | 29.68% |
| 2018 | 70.65% | 29.35% |
| 2019 | 66.09% | 33.91% |
| 2020 | 68.74% | 31.26% |
| 2021 | 67.22% | 32.78% |
Water quality technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared water quality technicians 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 Technician | 67% | 33% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Water quality technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water quality technicians is White, which makes up 57.2% of all water quality technicians. Comparatively, 16.6% of water quality technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 10.2% of water quality technicians are Asian.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Asian, 10.2%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Water quality technician race
| Water quality technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 10.2% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Water quality technician race and ethnicity over time
See how water quality technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water quality technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.00% | 7.58% | 8.34% | 12.57% |
| 2011 | 65.09% | 9.36% | 9.76% | 11.84% |
| 2012 | 66.81% | 8.43% | 9.72% | 11.39% |
| 2013 | 64.67% | 9.17% | 9.81% | 12.72% |
| 2014 | 64.84% | 9.02% | 10.07% | 12.44% |
| 2015 | 63.48% | 8.83% | 9.68% | 14.11% |
| 2016 | 64.01% | 9.43% | 9.75% | 13.35% |
| 2017 | 61.78% | 8.09% | 10.32% | 15.59% |
| 2018 | 62.54% | 7.77% | 11.29% | 14.31% |
| 2019 | 63.94% | 7.47% | 9.87% | 14.50% |
| 2020 | 59.67% | 9.64% | 10.37% | 13.73% |
| 2021 | 57.21% | 9.35% | 10.18% | 16.56% |
Water quality technician wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown water quality technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian water quality technicians have the lowest average salary at $43,082.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $44,970 |
| White | $43,666 |
| Black or African American | $43,164 |
| Asian | $43,082 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,825 |
Average water quality technician age
See how the average age of water quality technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water quality technician 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 technician age breakdown
The average age of water quality technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the water quality technician population.
Water quality technician age breakdown
| Water Quality Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Water quality technician educational attainment
The most common degree for water quality technicians is bachelor's degree, with 69% of water quality technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 14% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 69%
- Associate, 14%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 1%
Water quality technicians by degree level
| Water quality technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 69% |
| Associate | 14% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 1% |
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Water quality technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water quality technicians with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $47,340 annually. With a Associate degree, water quality technicians earn a median annual income of $42,186 compared to $40,233 for water quality technicians with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $47,340 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $38,412 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,233 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $42,186 |
Water quality technician employment statistics
Most water quality technicians work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water quality technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water quality technicians work.
Water quality technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Water quality technician jobs by company type
Employees with the water quality technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water quality technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water quality technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 17% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 30% |
Water quality technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for water quality technicians are government, education and hospitality.
Water quality technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 27% |
| Education | 15% |
| Hospitality | 11% |
| Utilities | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Professional | 5% |
| Media | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
Water quality technician turnover and employment statistics
Water quality technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water quality technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water quality technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water quality technician 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 technician tenure
The average water quality technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 332 water quality technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Water quality technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 34% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Water quality technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water quality technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry Inseminator | 5.71% | 130 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Water Quality Technician | 8.16% | - |
| Formulation Technician | 9.49% | 45,585 |
Similar water quality technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Poultry Inseminator | 5.71% | 130 |
| Insect Control Aide | 7.88% | 70,827 |
| Formulation Technician | 9.49% | 45,585 |
Foreign languages spoken by water quality technicians
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Water quality technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |