Water service operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Water service operator gender statistics
8.0% of water service operators are women and 92.0% of water service operators are men.
- Male, 92.0%
- Female, 8.0%
Water service operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.0% |
| Female | 8.0% |
Water service operator gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$62,196
Female income
$64,064
Water service operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water service operator positions over time. Currently, 8.0% of water service operators are female.
Water service operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.91% | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
| 2012 | 92.15% | 7.85% |
| 2013 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2014 | 90.60% | 9.40% |
| 2015 | 91.17% | 8.83% |
| 2016 | 92.44% | 7.56% |
| 2017 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 88.99% | 11.01% |
| 2019 | 89.82% | 10.18% |
| 2020 | 87.28% | 12.72% |
| 2021 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
Water service operator related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Water Service Operator | 92% | 8% |
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Water service operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water service operators is White, which makes up 77.3% of all water service operators. Comparatively, 8.8% of water service operators are Hispanic or Latino and 5.3% of water service operators are Black or African American.
- White, 77.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.8%
- Black or African American, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.4%
- Asian, 1.7%
Water service operator race
| Water service operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.8% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
Water service operator race and ethnicity over time
See how water service operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water service operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.33% | 7.67% | 0.49% | 7.18% |
| 2011 | 80.56% | 8.06% | 1.02% | 6.30% |
| 2012 | 82.01% | 6.56% | 1.44% | 6.47% |
| 2013 | 79.87% | 7.31% | 1.08% | 6.86% |
| 2014 | 81.25% | 6.34% | 1.30% | 7.90% |
| 2015 | 80.37% | 5.30% | 1.74% | 8.22% |
| 2016 | 79.95% | 7.03% | 1.65% | 7.99% |
| 2017 | 82.04% | 5.96% | 1.36% | 7.23% |
| 2018 | 83.25% | 5.56% | 1.39% | 6.25% |
| 2019 | 82.95% | 5.28% | 1.07% | 6.65% |
| 2020 | 77.97% | 4.78% | 2.05% | 7.60% |
| 2021 | 77.35% | 5.29% | 1.74% | 8.76% |
Water service operator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water service operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water service operators have the lowest average salary at $55,574.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,574 |
| White | $61,855 |
| Black or African American | $63,812 |
| Asian | $70,801 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $59,925 |
Average water service operator age
See how the average age of water service operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water service operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 45 | |
| White | 48 | 43.5 |
| Black or African American | 50 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 42.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46 |
Water service operator age breakdown
The average age of water service operators is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the water service operator population.
Water service operator age breakdown
| Water Service Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Water service operator educational attainment
The most common degree for water service operators is associate degree, with 50% of water service operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 33% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Associate, 50%
- High School Diploma, 33%
- Bachelor's, 8%
- Diploma, 8%
Water service operators by degree level
| Water service operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 50% |
| High School Diploma | 33% |
| Bachelor's | 8% |
| Diploma | 8% |
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Water service operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water service operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $71,505 annually. With a Associate degree, water service operators earn a median annual income of $70,310 compared to $60,727 for water service operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $60,727 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,505 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $70,310 |
Water service operator employment statistics
Water service operator jobs by company type
Employees with the water service operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water service operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water service operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 30% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 20% |
Water service operator turnover and employment statistics
Water service operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water service operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water service operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water service operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 2.49% |
| 2011 | 3.19% |
| 2012 | 2.40% |
| 2013 | 2.30% |
| 2014 | 2.09% |
| 2015 | 1.91% |
| 2016 | 1.70% |
| 2017 | 0.98% |
| 2018 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 1.23% |
| 2020 | 2.69% |
| 2021 | 1.40% |
Average water service operator tenure
The average water service operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 28 water service operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Water service operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 42% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 6% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Water service operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water service operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Engine Engineer | 4.19% | 3,074 |
| Water Service Operator | 4.62% | - |
| Extractor Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,463 |
| Pipeline Dispatcher | 10.89% | 4,460 |
Similar water service operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fan Engine Engineer | 4.19% | 3,074 |
| Extractor Plant Operator | 4.80% | 34,463 |
| Pipeline Dispatcher | 10.89% | 4,460 |