The US water collection, treatment, and supply sector had an actual workforce of 265,000 employees in 2023. From 2024 onward, forecasted employee numbers suggest a moderate but consistent growth trend, reaching 271,000 by 2028. Year-on-year growth percentages from 2024 to 2025, and onwards, incrementally increase by approximately 0.4%, translating to a cumulative five-year average annual growth rate of about 0.45% CAGR.
Future trends to watch for in this sector include advances in water treatment technology that may influence labor needs, regulatory changes impacting workforce requirements, and demographic shifts affecting water demand and, subsequently, employee numbers.
