Water superintendent demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Water superintendent demographics by:
Water superintendent gender statistics
3.2% of water superintendents are women and 96.8% of water superintendents are men.
- Male, 96.8%
- Female, 3.2%
Water superintendent gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.8% |
| Female | 3.2% |
Water superintendent gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,873
Female income
$55,984
Water superintendent gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water superintendent positions over time. Currently, 3.2% of water superintendents are female.
Water superintendent gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.52% | 2.48% |
| 2011 | 97.45% | 2.55% |
| 2012 | 97.36% | 2.64% |
| 2013 | 97.42% | 2.58% |
| 2014 | 97.61% | 2.39% |
| 2015 | 97.47% | 2.53% |
| 2016 | 97.57% | 2.43% |
| 2017 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 97.28% | 2.72% |
| 2019 | 97.04% | 2.96% |
| 2020 | 97.06% | 2.94% |
| 2021 | 96.84% | 3.16% |
Water superintendent related jobs gender ratio
We compared water superintendents with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, district commercial superintendent and street superintendent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant To General Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Manager Stylist | 9% | 91% |
| Salon Manager | 12% | 88% |
| Water Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| General Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| Street Superintendent | 97% | 3% |
| District Commercial Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Water superintendent demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water superintendents is White, which makes up 68.7% of all water superintendents. Comparatively, 12.6% of water superintendents are Hispanic or Latino and 6.9% of water superintendents are Asian.
- White, 68.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.6%
- Asian, 6.9%
- Black or African American, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Water superintendent race
| Water superintendent race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.6% |
| Asian | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Water superintendent race and ethnicity over time
See how water superintendent racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water superintendent race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.40% | 6.94% | 5.82% | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 76.24% | 7.10% | 5.84% | 8.17% |
| 2012 | 75.90% | 6.67% | 5.98% | 9.24% |
| 2013 | 76.40% | 6.49% | 6.02% | 8.61% |
| 2014 | 75.30% | 6.46% | 5.92% | 9.96% |
| 2015 | 75.31% | 6.52% | 5.86% | 9.88% |
| 2016 | 72.98% | 7.03% | 6.31% | 11.10% |
| 2017 | 74.33% | 6.51% | 6.05% | 10.59% |
| 2018 | 73.90% | 6.29% | 6.62% | 10.46% |
| 2019 | 72.51% | 6.56% | 6.66% | 11.53% |
| 2020 | 70.76% | 6.60% | 6.31% | 11.43% |
| 2021 | 68.70% | 6.83% | 6.93% | 12.62% |
Water superintendent wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,236 |
| White | $69,413 |
| Black or African American | $62,119 |
| Asian | $71,265 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $66,715 |
Average water superintendent age
See how the average age of water superintendents varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Water superintendent age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 45 |
| Unknown | 42 | 41 |
| Asian | 43 | 41 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 | 40 |
| White | 45 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 43 | 44 |
Water superintendent age breakdown
The average age of water superintendents is 40+ years years old, representing 64% of the water superintendent population.
Water superintendent age breakdown
| Water Superintendent Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 64% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 6% |
Water superintendent educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 41%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Water superintendents by degree level
| Water superintendent degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 41% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
Water superintendent jobs you might like
Water superintendent wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,126 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,346 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $75,387 |
| Doctorate Degree | $91,122 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,169 |
Water superintendent employment statistics
Most water superintendents work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where water superintendents work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water superintendents work.
Water superintendent jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 33% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 2% |
Water superintendent jobs by company type
Employees with the water superintendent job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water superintendents prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Water superintendent jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 50% |
Water superintendent jobs by industry
The most common industries for water superintendents are government, utilities and construction.
Water superintendent industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 50% |
| Utilities | 12% |
| Construction | 8% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
Water superintendent turnover and employment statistics
Water superintendent unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water superintendents between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water superintendent unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water superintendent unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.02% |
| 2011 | 5.17% |
| 2012 | 4.50% |
| 2013 | 3.74% |
| 2014 | 3.19% |
| 2015 | 2.83% |
| 2016 | 2.57% |
| 2017 | 2.68% |
| 2018 | 2.15% |
| 2019 | 2.22% |
| 2020 | 3.68% |
| 2021 | 4.01% |
Average water superintendent tenure
The average water superintendent stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 221 water superintendents resumes in Zippia's database.
Water superintendent tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
Water superintendent LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water superintendents 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Internship Director | 8.41% | 64,942 |
| Client Services Director | 9.38% | 103,218 |
| Water Superintendent | 10.39% | - |
| Translation Director | 11.63% | 15,321 |
| Staffing Manager | 13.02% | 17,860 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |
Similar water superintendent jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Director Of Facilities | 7.93% | 17,620 |
| Internship Director | 8.41% | 64,942 |
| Client Services Director | 9.38% | 103,218 |
| Translation Director | 11.63% | 15,321 |
| Staffing Manager | 13.02% | 17,860 |
| Advertising Manager | 14.95% | 43,083 |