Water resource manager demographics and statistics in the US
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Water resource manager gender statistics
23.3% of water resource managers are women and 76.7% of water resource managers are men.
- Male, 76.7%
- Female, 23.3%
Water resource manager gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.7% |
| Female | 23.3% |
Water resource manager gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,886
Female income
$77,331
Water resource manager related jobs gender ratio
We compared water resource managers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, general road foreman and plant superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Assistant/Human Resources | 7% | 93% |
| Office Manager Of Human Resources | 10% | 90% |
| Business Office Manager | 15% | 85% |
| Water Resource Manager | 77% | 23% |
| Maintenance Director | 97% | 3% |
| Plant Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Road Foreman | 97% | 3% |
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Water resource manager demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water resource managers is White, which makes up 70.0% of all water resource managers. Comparatively, 11.1% of water resource managers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.7% of water resource managers are Black or African American.
- White, 70.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 7.7%
- Asian, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Water resource manager race
| Water resource manager race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 7.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Water resource manager wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water resource managers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american water resource managers have the lowest average salary at $81,832.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,771 |
| White | $83,581 |
| Black or African American | $81,832 |
| Asian | $92,261 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,343 |
Average water resource manager age
See how the average age of water resource managers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water resource manager age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 50 | 49 |
| Unknown | 46 | 45 |
| Asian | 41 | 43.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41 | 44 |
| White | 47 | 47 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 51 |
Water resource manager age breakdown
The average age of water resource managers is 40+ years years old, representing 72% of the water resource manager population.
Water resource manager age breakdown
| Water Resource Manager Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 72% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 4% |
Water resource manager educational attainment
The most common degree for water resource managers is bachelor's degree, with 62% of water resource managers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 18% and master's degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 62%
- Master's, 18%
- Associate, 8%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 7%
Water resource managers by degree level
| Water resource manager degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 62% |
| Master's | 18% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Water resource manager wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water resource managers with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $113,044 annually. With a Master's degree, water resource managers earn a median annual income of $106,801 compared to $91,177 for water resource managers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $106,801 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $91,177 |
| Doctorate Degree | $113,044 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $71,634 |
Water resource manager employment statistics
Most water resource managers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water resource managers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water resource managers work.
Water resource manager jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Water resource manager jobs by company type
Employees with the water resource manager job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water resource managers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water resource manager jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 13% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 35% |
Water resource manager jobs by industry
The most common industries for water resource managers are government, professional and utilities.
Water resource manager industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 35% |
| Professional | 17% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Water resource manager turnover and employment statistics
Average water resource manager tenure
The average water resource manager stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 107 water resource managers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water resource manager tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Water resource manager LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water resource managers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Superintendent | 4.78% | 26,660 |
| Electric Shipyard Operator | 5.19% | 28,374 |
| Controller | 10.51% | 75,440 |
| Telecommunications Manager | 11.01% | 40,958 |
| Senior Sourcing Manager | 11.39% | 12,200 |
| Sales Development Manager | 17.60% | 171,101 |
| Water Resource Manager | 17.78% | - |
Similar water resource manager jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Service Superintendent | 4.78% | 26,660 |
| Electric Shipyard Operator | 5.19% | 28,374 |
| Controller | 10.51% | 75,440 |
| Telecommunications Manager | 11.01% | 40,958 |
| Senior Sourcing Manager | 11.39% | 12,200 |
| Sales Development Manager | 17.60% | 171,101 |
Foreign languages spoken by water resource managers
The most common foreign language among water resource managers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Greek at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Greek, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Water resource manager languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Greek | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |