Water resources engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water resources engineer gender statistics
18.0% of water resources engineers are women and 82.0% of water resources engineers are men.
- Male, 82.0%
- Female, 18.0%
Water resources engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.0% |
| Female | 18.0% |
Water resources engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$75,796
Female income
$76,830
Water resources engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water resources engineer positions over time. Currently, 18.0% of water resources engineers are female.
Water resources engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.89% | 9.11% |
| 2011 | 92.12% | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2013 | 89.57% | 10.43% |
| 2014 | 87.77% | 12.23% |
| 2015 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2016 | 87.92% | 12.08% |
| 2017 | 86.95% | 13.05% |
| 2018 | 84.99% | 15.01% |
| 2019 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2020 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2021 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
Water resources engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water resources engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Water Resources Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Water resources engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water resources engineers is White, which makes up 68.4% of all water resources engineers. Comparatively, 13.1% of water resources engineers are Asian and 10.5% of water resources engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.4%
- Asian, 13.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.5%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Water resources engineer race
| Water resources engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.4% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.5% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Water resources engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how water resources engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water resources engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.56% | 6.97% | 9.96% | 4.78% |
| 2011 | 71.46% | 5.89% | 12.86% | 8.41% |
| 2012 | 71.48% | 6.40% | 11.95% | 7.89% |
| 2013 | 76.10% | 5.09% | 7.87% | 9.02% |
| 2014 | 72.85% | 7.11% | 8.75% | 9.32% |
| 2015 | 68.56% | 7.23% | 12.77% | 8.75% |
| 2016 | 68.33% | 5.57% | 15.37% | 8.67% |
| 2017 | 70.76% | 6.98% | 11.48% | 8.21% |
| 2018 | 62.40% | 6.66% | 16.49% | 10.84% |
| 2019 | 70.72% | 4.12% | 15.08% | 7.64% |
| 2020 | 65.83% | 6.63% | 12.14% | 9.00% |
| 2021 | 68.45% | 3.69% | 13.12% | 10.46% |
Water resources engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water resources engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water resources engineers have the lowest average salary at $72,054.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,054 |
| White | $73,810 |
| Black or African American | $79,458 |
| Asian | $76,406 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $77,481 |
Average water resources engineer age
See how the average age of water resources engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water resources engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 44 | |
| White | 47.5 | 35 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 |
Water resources engineer age breakdown
The average age of water resources engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water resources engineer population.
Water resources engineer age breakdown
| Water Resources Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water resources engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for water resources engineers is bachelor's degree, with 65% of water resources engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 22% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 65%
- Master's, 22%
- Associate, 7%
- Doctorate, 4%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Water resources engineers by degree level
| Water resources engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 65% |
| Master's | 22% |
| Associate | 7% |
| Doctorate | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Water resources engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,847 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,540 |
Water resources engineer employment statistics
Most water resources engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where water resources engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water resources engineers work.
Water resources engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Water resources engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the water resources engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water resources engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water resources engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 64% |
| Government | 17% |
Water resources engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for water resources engineers are professional, government and technology.
Water resources engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 34% |
| Government | 16% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Hospitality | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
Water resources engineer turnover and employment statistics
Water resources engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water resources engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water resources engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water resources engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.83% |
| 2011 | 2.66% |
| 2012 | 2.97% |
| 2013 | 3.26% |
| 2014 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 1.30% |
| 2016 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 2.15% |
| 2018 | 2.14% |
| 2019 | 2.57% |
| 2020 | 0.65% |
| 2021 | 1.20% |
Average water resources engineer tenure
The average water resources engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 515 water resources engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water resources engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Water resources engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water resources engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| President Ergonomic Consulting | 3.67% | 34,240 |
| Optomechanical Engineer | 5.25% | 5,591 |
| Junior Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 65,165 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
| Water Resources Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar water resources engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| President Ergonomic Consulting | 3.67% | 34,240 |
| Optomechanical Engineer | 5.25% | 5,591 |
| Junior Electrical Engineer | 6.39% | 65,165 |
| Aircraft Engineer | 7.54% | 5,718 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Foundry Metallurgist | 10.43% | 511 |
Foreign languages spoken by water resources engineers
The most common foreign language among water resources engineers is Spanish at 42.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 15.4% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 11.5%.
- Spanish, 42.3%
- French, 15.4%
- Portuguese, 11.5%
- Chinese, 7.7%
- Nepali, 3.8%
- Other, 19.3%
Water resources engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 42.3% |
| French | 15.4% |
| Portuguese | 11.5% |
| Chinese | 7.7% |
| Nepali | 3.8% |
| Other | 19.3% |
