Water treatment plant engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water treatment plant engineer demographics by:
Water treatment plant engineer gender statistics
34.3% of water treatment plant engineers are women and 65.7% of water treatment plant engineers are men.
- Male, 65.7%
- Female, 34.3%
Water treatment plant engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 65.7% |
| Female | 34.3% |
Water treatment plant engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.01 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$74,339
Female income
$75,134
Water treatment plant engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water treatment plant engineer positions over time. Currently, 34.3% of water treatment plant engineers are female.
Water treatment plant engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.75% | 19.25% |
| 2011 | 83.10% | 16.90% |
| 2012 | 78.64% | 21.36% |
| 2013 | 78.31% | 21.69% |
| 2014 | 75.12% | 24.88% |
| 2015 | 78.29% | 21.71% |
| 2016 | 75.37% | 24.63% |
| 2017 | 73.70% | 26.30% |
| 2018 | 70.43% | 29.57% |
| 2019 | 71.26% | 28.74% |
| 2020 | 70.19% | 29.81% |
| 2021 | 65.71% | 34.29% |
Water treatment plant engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water treatment plant 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 Treatment Plant Engineer | 66% | 34% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Water treatment plant engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water treatment plant engineers is White, which makes up 75.7% of all water treatment plant engineers. Comparatively, 10.6% of water treatment plant engineers are Asian and 7.7% of water treatment plant 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 treatment plant engineer race
| Water treatment plant 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 treatment plant engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how water treatment plant engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water treatment plant 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 treatment plant engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water treatment plant engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water treatment plant engineers have the lowest average salary at $72,554.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $72,554 |
| White | $72,971 |
| Black or African American | $75,779 |
| Asian | $75,195 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $75,256 |
Average water treatment plant engineer age
See how the average age of water treatment plant engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water treatment plant 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 treatment plant engineer age breakdown
The average age of water treatment plant engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water treatment plant engineer population.
Water treatment plant engineer age breakdown
| Water Treatment Plant Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water treatment plant engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for water treatment plant engineers is bachelor's degree, with 68% of water treatment plant engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 9% and high school diploma degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 13%
Water treatment plant engineers by degree level
| Water treatment plant engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 13% |
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Water treatment plant engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $78,498 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $76,689 |
Water treatment plant engineer employment statistics
Company size where water treatment plant engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water treatment plant engineers work.
Water treatment plant engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 21% |
Water treatment plant engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the water treatment plant engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water treatment plant engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water treatment plant engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 25% |
| Private | 42% |
| Government | 33% |
Water treatment plant engineer turnover and employment statistics
Water treatment plant engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water treatment plant engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water treatment plant engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water treatment plant 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 treatment plant engineer tenure
The average water treatment plant engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 35 water treatment plant engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water treatment plant engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Water treatment plant engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water treatment plant 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,105 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 97,154 |
| Electrical Technical Specialist | 6.39% | 96,841 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Water Treatment Plant Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar water treatment plant engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Engineer | 3.67% | 13,105 |
| Senior Manufacturing Engineer | 5.25% | 97,154 |
| Electrical Technical Specialist | 6.39% | 96,841 |
| Aeronautical Design Engineer | 7.54% | 40,730 |
| Chemical Research Engineer | 8.92% | 49,328 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by water treatment plant engineers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Water treatment plant engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |