Water/wastewater engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Water/wastewater engineer gender statistics
18.3% of water/wastewater engineers are women and 81.7% of water/wastewater engineers are men.
- Male, 81.7%
- Female, 18.3%
Water/wastewater engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.7% |
| Female | 18.3% |
Water/wastewater engineer gender pay gap
Women earn $1.02 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$79,903
Female income
$81,187
Water/wastewater engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in water/wastewater engineer positions over time. Currently, 18.3% of water/wastewater engineers are female.
Water/wastewater engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 90.69% | 9.31% |
| 2011 | 91.95% | 8.05% |
| 2012 | 89.54% | 10.46% |
| 2013 | 89.35% | 10.65% |
| 2014 | 87.53% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 89.34% | 10.66% |
| 2016 | 87.67% | 12.33% |
| 2017 | 86.69% | 13.31% |
| 2018 | 84.70% | 15.30% |
| 2019 | 85.21% | 14.79% |
| 2020 | 84.55% | 15.45% |
| 2021 | 81.67% | 18.33% |
Water/wastewater engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared water/wastewater 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/Wastewater Engineer | 82% | 18% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Water/wastewater engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among water/wastewater engineers is White, which makes up 69.3% of all water/wastewater engineers. Comparatively, 12.8% of water/wastewater engineers are Asian and 10.1% of water/wastewater engineers are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 69.3%
- Asian, 12.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.1%
- Unknown, 3.8%
- Black or African American, 3.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Water/wastewater engineer race
| Water/wastewater engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.3% |
| Asian | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.1% |
| Unknown | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Water/wastewater engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how water/wastewater engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Water/wastewater engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.41% | 6.76% | 9.66% | 4.45% |
| 2011 | 72.31% | 5.68% | 12.56% | 8.09% |
| 2012 | 72.33% | 6.18% | 11.65% | 7.57% |
| 2013 | 76.95% | 4.88% | 7.57% | 8.69% |
| 2014 | 73.70% | 6.90% | 8.45% | 8.99% |
| 2015 | 69.41% | 7.02% | 12.47% | 8.43% |
| 2016 | 69.18% | 5.35% | 15.08% | 8.34% |
| 2017 | 71.62% | 6.77% | 11.18% | 7.88% |
| 2018 | 63.25% | 6.44% | 16.20% | 10.51% |
| 2019 | 71.58% | 3.91% | 14.78% | 7.32% |
| 2020 | 66.69% | 6.42% | 11.85% | 8.67% |
| 2021 | 69.30% | 3.47% | 12.82% | 10.14% |
Water/wastewater engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, black or african american water/wastewater engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown water/wastewater engineers have the lowest average salary at $75,284.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $75,284 |
| White | $77,446 |
| Black or African American | $84,463 |
| Asian | $80,660 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,997 |
Average water/wastewater engineer age
See how the average age of water/wastewater engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Water/wastewater 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/wastewater engineer age breakdown
The average age of water/wastewater engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 55% of the water/wastewater engineer population.
Water/wastewater engineer age breakdown
| Water/Wastewater Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 55% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Water/wastewater engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for water/wastewater engineers is bachelor's degree, with 58% of water/wastewater engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 24% and master's degree degree at 7%.
- Bachelor's, 58%
- Master's, 24%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Doctorate, 7%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Water/wastewater engineers by degree level
| Water/wastewater engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 58% |
| Master's | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Doctorate | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Water/wastewater engineer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $89,977 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $87,072 |
Water/wastewater engineer employment statistics
Most water/wastewater engineers work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where water/wastewater engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where water/wastewater engineers work.
Water/wastewater engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 25% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Water/wastewater engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the water/wastewater engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most water/wastewater engineers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Water/wastewater engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 14% |
Water/wastewater engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for water/wastewater engineers are professional, technology and government.
Water/wastewater engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 36% |
| Technology | 14% |
| Government | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
Water/wastewater engineer turnover and employment statistics
Water/wastewater engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for water/wastewater engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Water/wastewater engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Water/wastewater 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/wastewater engineer tenure
The average water/wastewater engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 75 water/wastewater engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Water/wastewater engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 11% |
| 8-10 years | 14% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Water/wastewater engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of water/wastewater 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer Technical Staff | 3.67% | 174,870 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Controls Designer | 6.39% | 79,729 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Water/Wastewater Engineer | 12.89% | - |
Similar water/wastewater engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer Technical Staff | 3.67% | 174,870 |
| Senior Validation Specialist | 5.25% | 2,896 |
| Controls Designer | 6.39% | 79,729 |
| Thermodynamics Engineer | 7.54% | 1,630 |
| Chemical Engineer | 8.92% | 42,176 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
Foreign languages spoken by water/wastewater engineers
The most common foreign language among water/wastewater engineers is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 25.0% and Polish is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- German, 25.0%
- Polish, 25.0%
Water/wastewater engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| German | 25.0% |
| Polish | 25.0% |
