Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
41.21
-0.09 (-0.22%)
At close: Oct 24, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
41.93
+0.72 (1.75%)
Pre-market: Oct 27, 2025, 7:05 AM EDT
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
$710,474
Profits / Employee
$196,224
Market Cap
11.56B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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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WTRG News
- 3 days ago - Essential Declares December 2025 Dividend - Business Wire
- 4 days ago - Essential Utilities to Report Earnings for Q3 2025 - Business Wire
- 11 days ago - Essential Utilities Highlights Sustainability Progress in 2024 Report - Business Wire
- 25 days ago - Top 10 High-Yield Dividend Stocks For October 2025 - Seeking Alpha
- 5 weeks ago - Dividend Income Summary: Lanny's July 2025 Summary - Seeking Alpha
- 7 weeks ago - Essential Utilities Names Sadzi Martha Oliva as President of Aqua Indiana - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Essential Utilities to Invest $26 Million in Major Data Center in Western Pennsylvania - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Essential Utilities to Invest in $26 Million Major Data Center in Western Pennsylvania - Business Wire