Essential Utilities, Inc. (WTRG)
NYSE: WTRG · Real-Time Price · USD
39.63
+0.22 (0.56%)
At close: Apr 28, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
39.63
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 28, 2026, 6:30 PM EDT
Essential Utilities Employees
Essential Utilities had 3,303 employees as of December 31, 2025. The number of employees increased by 12 or 0.36% compared to the previous year.
Employees
3,303
Change (1Y)
12
Growth (1Y)
0.36%
Revenue / Employee
$749,202
Profits / Employee
$186,609
Market Cap
11.23B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 3,303 | 12 | 0.36% |
| 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
- 6 days ago - American Water and Essential Utilities Receive Kentucky Public Service Commission Approval for Proposed Merger - Business Wire
- 12 days ago - Essential Utilities to Report Financial Results for Q1 2026 - Business Wire
- 6 weeks ago - Essential Utilities Honored Among America's Most Charitable Companies 2026 by Newsweek; Announces Nearly $7.2 Million Community Giving in 2025 - Business Wire
- 7 weeks ago - Aqua Pennsylvania Acquires Greenville Municipal Water Authority in Mercer County - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Essential Utilities Earnings Call Transcript: Q4 2025 - Transcripts
- 2 months ago - Essential Utilities Reports Financial Results for Full Year 2025 - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - Essential Declares June 2026 Dividend - Business Wire
- 2 months ago - American Water and Essential Utilities Shareholders Approve Merger-Related Proposals at Special Shareholder Meetings - PRNewsWire