Water systems engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water systems engineer gender statistics
15.0% of water systems engineers are women and 85.0% of water systems engineers are men.
- Male, 85.0%
- Female, 15.0%
Water systems engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.0% |
| Female | 15.0% |
Water systems engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,136
Female income
$85,815
Water systems engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water systems engineer positions over time. Currently, 15.0% of water systems engineers are female.
Water systems engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.54% | 7.46% |
| 2011 | 93.56% | 6.44% |
| 2012 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 91.44% | 8.56% |
| 2014 | 89.93% | 10.07% |
| 2015 | 91.42% | 8.58% |
| 2016 | 90.05% | 9.95% |
| 2017 | 89.23% | 10.77% |
| 2018 | 87.57% | 12.43% |
| 2019 | 87.99% | 12.01% |
| 2020 | 87.44% | 12.56% |
| 2021 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
Water systems engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water systems 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 Systems Engineer | 85% | 15% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Water systems engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water systems engineers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all water systems engineers. Comparatively, 10.6% of water systems engineers are Asian and 7.7% of water systems engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 75.7%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.7%
- Unknown, 3.7%
- Black or African American, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Water systems engineer race
| Water systems engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.7% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Water systems engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how water systems engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water systems engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.78% | 5.16% | 7.45% | 2.01% |
| 2011 | 78.68% | 4.08% | 10.34% | 5.64% |
| 2012 | 78.71% | 4.58% | 9.43% | 5.12% |
| 2013 | 83.33% | 3.27% | 5.36% | 6.25% |
| 2014 | 80.08% | 5.30% | 6.23% | 6.54% |
| 2015 | 75.78% | 5.41% | 10.26% | 5.98% |
| 2016 | 75.55% | 3.75% | 12.86% | 5.89% |
| 2017 | 77.99% | 5.16% | 8.97% | 5.43% |
| 2018 | 69.62% | 4.84% | 13.98% | 8.06% |
| 2019 | 77.95% | 2.31% | 12.56% | 4.87% |
| 2020 | 73.06% | 4.81% | 9.63% | 6.23% |
| 2021 | 75.68% | 1.87% | 10.60% | 7.69% |
Water systems engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water systems engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water systems engineers have the lowest average salary at $78,148.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $78,148 |
| White | $80,940 |
| Black or African American | $90,129 |
| Asian | $85,126 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $86,879 |
Average water systems engineer age
See how the average age of water systems engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water systems 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 systems engineer age breakdown
The average age of water systems engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water systems engineer population.
Water systems engineer age breakdown
| Water Systems Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water systems engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for water systems engineers is bachelor's degree, with 83% of water systems engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 6% and high school diploma degree at 6%.
- Bachelor's, 83%
- High School Diploma, 6%
- Master's, 6%
- Associate, 6%
Water systems engineers by degree level
| Water systems engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 83% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Associate | 6% |
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Water systems engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $97,482 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,595 |
Water systems engineer employment statistics
Most water systems engineers work for a private in the utilities industry.
Company size where water systems engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water systems engineers work.
Water systems engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 11% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Water systems engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the water systems engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water systems engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water systems engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 29% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 29% |
Water systems engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for water systems engineers are utilities, manufacturing and technology.
Water systems engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Utilities | 23% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Manufacturing | 14% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Government | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Pharmaceutical | 5% |
| Start-up | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
Water systems engineer turnover and employment statistics
Water systems engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water systems engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water systems engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water systems 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 systems engineer tenure
The average water systems engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 44 water systems engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water systems engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 27% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Water systems engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water systems 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Director | 3.67% | 19,507 |
| Project Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 19,986 |
| Electrical Engineering Project Manager | 6.39% | 131,380 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |
| Water Systems Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar water systems engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Director | 3.67% | 19,507 |
| Project Reservoir Engineer | 5.25% | 19,986 |
| Electrical Engineering Project Manager | 6.39% | 131,380 |
| Instrumentation Operations Engineer | 7.54% | 59,649 |
| Polymerization Engineer | 8.92% | 4,035 |
| Refining Engineer | 10.43% | 3,396 |