Water resource specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Water resource specialist gender statistics
32.0% of water resource specialists are women and 68.0% of water resource specialists are men.
- Male, 68.0%
- Female, 32.0%
Water resource specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 68.0% |
| Female | 32.0% |
Water resource specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,290
Female income
$60,027
Water resource specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water resource specialist positions over time. Currently, 32.0% of water resource specialists are female.
Water resource specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.11% | 12.89% |
| 2011 | 86.65% | 13.35% |
| 2012 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2013 | 81.63% | 18.37% |
| 2014 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2015 | 77.45% | 22.55% |
| 2016 | 77.31% | 22.69% |
| 2017 | 79.32% | 20.68% |
| 2018 | 78.28% | 21.72% |
| 2019 | 77.44% | 22.56% |
| 2020 | 72.46% | 27.54% |
| 2021 | 67.98% | 32.02% |
Water resource specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared water resource 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 Resource Specialist | 68% | 32% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Water resource specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water resource specialists is White, which makes up 65.7% of all water resource specialists. Comparatively, 15.3% of water resource specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 8.3% of water resource specialists are Asian.
- White, 65.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.3%
- Asian, 8.3%
- Unknown, 7.6%
- Black or African American, 2.6%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Water resource specialist race
| Water resource specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 65.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.3% |
| Asian | 8.3% |
| Unknown | 7.6% |
| Black or African American | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Water resource specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how water resource specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water resource specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 1.03% | 9.37% | 7.56% |
| 2011 | 72.38% | 4.12% | 9.23% | 11.99% |
| 2012 | 74.90% | 3.59% | 10.86% | 8.25% |
| 2013 | 71.59% | 2.50% | 14.39% | 8.82% |
| 2014 | 75.34% | 2.28% | 8.02% | 10.89% |
| 2015 | 71.32% | 5.00% | 10.91% | 10.29% |
| 2016 | 67.86% | 3.40% | 13.79% | 12.11% |
| 2017 | 75.24% | 4.69% | 7.95% | 8.42% |
| 2018 | 75.32% | 4.82% | 7.57% | 8.55% |
| 2019 | 75.35% | 3.37% | 9.23% | 10.15% |
| 2020 | 69.30% | 3.83% | 10.90% | 11.84% |
| 2021 | 65.71% | 2.59% | 8.25% | 15.33% |
Water resource specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water resource specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american water resource specialists have the lowest average salary at $63,250.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,960 |
| White | $67,308 |
| Black or African American | $63,250 |
| Asian | $75,224 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,313 |
Average water resource specialist age
See how the average age of water resource specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water resource specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 50 | 39 |
| Asian | 32 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Water resource specialist age breakdown
The average age of water resource specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the water resource specialist population.
Water resource specialist age breakdown
| Water Resource Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Water resource specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for water resource specialists is bachelor's degree, with 47% of water resource specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 19% and high school diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Associate, 16%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Water resource specialists by degree level
| Water resource specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Associate | 16% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Water resource specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water resource specialists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $90,336 annually. With a Master's degree, water resource specialists earn a median annual income of $83,565 compared to $73,210 for water resource specialists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,565 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,954 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,210 |
| Doctorate Degree | $90,336 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,427 |
Water resource specialist employment statistics
Most water resource specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where water resource specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water resource specialists work.
Water resource specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Water resource specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the water resource specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water resource specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water resource specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 51% |
| Government | 30% |
Water resource specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for water resource specialists are government, professional and manufacturing.
Water resource specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 26% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Water resource specialist turnover and employment statistics
Water resource specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water resource specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water resource specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water resource 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 resource specialist tenure
The average water resource specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 880 water resource specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Water resource specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 19% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Water resource specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water resource 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building Design Specialist | 4.08% | 41,438 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Water Resource Specialist | 8.88% | - |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Consulting Property Manager | 11.54% | 26,995 |
| Chronic Disease Manager | 11.66% | 17,138 |
| Counseling Services Director | 14.16% | 57,659 |
Similar water resource specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Green Building Design Specialist | 4.08% | 41,438 |
| Table Games Shift Manager | 8.19% | 56,123 |
| Funeral Home Manager | 9.30% | 46,129 |
| Consulting Property Manager | 11.54% | 26,995 |
| Chronic Disease Manager | 11.66% | 17,138 |
| Counseling Services Director | 14.16% | 57,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by water resource specialists
The most common foreign language among water resource specialists is Spanish at 42.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.0% and German is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 42.5%
- French, 15.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Arapaho, 5.0%
- Korean, 5.0%
- Other, 22.5%
Water resource specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.5% |
| French | 15.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Arapaho | 5.0% |
| Korean | 5.0% |
| Other | 22.5% |
