Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
37.69
+0.29 (0.78%)
At close: Feb 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
38.28
+0.59 (1.57%)
After-hours: Feb 5, 2026, 7:03 PM EST
Essential Utilities Employees
Essential Utilities had 3,291 employees as of December 31, 2024. The number of employees increased by 33 or 1.01% compared to the previous year.
Employees
3,291
Change (1Y)
33
Growth (1Y)
1.01%
Revenue / Employee
$723,150
Profits / Employee
$203,114
Market Cap
10.67B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change (1Y) | Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | 3,291 | 33 | 1.01% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 3,258 | 71 | 2.23% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 3,187 | -24 | -0.75% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 3,211 | 31 | 0.97% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 3,180 | 1,597 | 100.88% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 1,583 | 13 | 0.83% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 1,570 | 40 | 2.61% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 1,530 | -21 | -1.35% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 1,551 | -66 | -4.08% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 1,617 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 1,617 | 64 | 4.12% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 1,553 | -66 | -4.08% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 1,619 | 4 | 0.25% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 1,615 | -17 | -1.04% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 1,632 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 1,632 | -6 | -0.37% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 1,638 | 53 | 3.34% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 1,585 | 45 | 2.92% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 1,540 | 51 | 3.43% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 1,489 | 47 | 3.26% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 1,442 | 182 | 14.44% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 1,260 | 289 | 29.76% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 971 | 20 | 2.10% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 951 | 8 | 0.85% |
| Dec 31, 2000 | 943 | -2 | -0.21% |
| Dec 31, 1999 | 945 | 403 | 74.35% |
| Dec 31, 1998 | 542 | 11 | 2.07% |
| Mar 19, 1997 | 531 | -4 | -0.75% |
| Dec 31, 1995 | 535 | 10 | 1.90% |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 525 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Dec 31, 1993 | 523 | -3 | -0.57% |
| Dec 31, 1992 | 526 | 0 | - |
| Dec 31, 1991 | 526 | 3 | 0.57% |
| Dec 31, 1990 | 523 | 6 | 1.16% |
| Dec 31, 1989 | 517 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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