Water treatment technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Water treatment technician demographics by:
Water treatment technician gender statistics
35.9% of water treatment technicians are women and 64.1% of water treatment technicians are men.
- Male, 64.1%
- Female, 35.9%
Water treatment technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 64.1% |
| Female | 35.9% |
Water treatment technician gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,801
Female income
$45,710
Water treatment technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water treatment technician positions over time. Currently, 35.9% of water treatment technicians are female.
Water treatment technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 60.86% | 39.14% |
| 2011 | 62.79% | 37.21% |
| 2012 | 64.59% | 35.41% |
| 2013 | 68.04% | 31.96% |
| 2014 | 59.98% | 40.02% |
| 2015 | 61.61% | 38.39% |
| 2016 | 65.53% | 34.47% |
| 2017 | 60.87% | 39.13% |
| 2018 | 55.68% | 44.32% |
| 2019 | 57.82% | 42.18% |
| 2020 | 51.62% | 48.38% |
| 2021 | 64.13% | 35.87% |
Water treatment technician related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Water Treatment Technician | 64% | 36% |
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Water treatment technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water treatment technicians is White, which makes up 70.6% of all water treatment technicians. Comparatively, 12.9% of water treatment technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.9% of water treatment technicians are Black or African American.
- White, 70.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.9%
- Black or African American, 7.9%
- Unknown, 4.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.3%
- Asian, 1.8%
Water treatment technician race
| Water treatment technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 70.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| Unknown | 4.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.3% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
Water treatment technician race and ethnicity over time
See how water treatment technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water treatment technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.57% | 10.31% | 0.60% | 11.28% |
| 2011 | 73.79% | 10.70% | 1.13% | 10.40% |
| 2012 | 75.25% | 9.21% | 1.55% | 10.58% |
| 2013 | 73.10% | 9.95% | 1.19% | 10.96% |
| 2014 | 74.48% | 8.98% | 1.41% | 12.00% |
| 2015 | 73.60% | 7.94% | 1.85% | 12.32% |
| 2016 | 73.18% | 9.67% | 1.76% | 12.09% |
| 2017 | 75.27% | 8.60% | 1.47% | 11.34% |
| 2018 | 76.48% | 8.20% | 1.50% | 10.35% |
| 2019 | 76.18% | 7.92% | 1.18% | 10.75% |
| 2020 | 71.20% | 7.42% | 2.16% | 11.71% |
| 2021 | 70.58% | 7.93% | 1.85% | 12.86% |
Water treatment technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian water treatment technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water treatment technicians have the lowest average salary at $41,506.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,506 |
| White | $44,634 |
| Black or African American | $45,588 |
| Asian | $48,920 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,684 |
Average water treatment technician age
See how the average age of water treatment technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water treatment technician 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 treatment technician age breakdown
The average age of water treatment technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 71% of the water treatment technician population.
Water treatment technician age breakdown
| Water Treatment Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 71% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 5% |
Water treatment technician educational attainment
The most common degree for water treatment technicians is bachelor's degree, with 44% of water treatment technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 17%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Water treatment technicians by degree level
| Water treatment technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Water treatment technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, water treatment technicians with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,249 annually. With a Associate degree, water treatment technicians earn a median annual income of $48,689 compared to $44,080 for water treatment technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $44,080 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,249 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,689 |
Water treatment technician employment statistics
Most water treatment technicians work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where water treatment technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water treatment technicians work.
Water treatment technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Water treatment technician jobs by company type
Employees with the water treatment technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water treatment technicians prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Water treatment technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 60% |
| Government | 19% |
Water treatment technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for water treatment technicians are manufacturing, government and health care.
Water treatment technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16% |
| Government | 15% |
| Health Care | 13% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
Water treatment technician turnover and employment statistics
Water treatment technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water treatment technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water treatment technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water treatment technician 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 treatment technician tenure
The average water treatment technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,024 water treatment technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Water treatment technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Water treatment technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water treatment technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Electric Operator | 4.19% | 26,374 |
| Water Treatment Technician | 4.62% | - |
| Senior Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 28,429 |
| Biomass Technician | 10.89% | 30,480 |
Similar water treatment technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Turbo Electric Operator | 4.19% | 26,374 |
| Senior Reactor Operator | 4.80% | 28,429 |
| Biomass Technician | 10.89% | 30,480 |
Foreign languages spoken by water treatment technicians
The most common foreign language among water treatment technicians is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 10.0% and Tagalog is the third-most popular at 10.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- German, 10.0%
- Tagalog, 10.0%
- Swedish, 5.0%
- Hungarian, 5.0%
- Other, 10.0%
Water treatment technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| German | 10.0% |
| Tagalog | 10.0% |
| Swedish | 5.0% |
| Hungarian | 5.0% |
| Other | 10.0% |
