Arson investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Arson investigator gender statistics
11.8% of arson investigators are women and 88.2% of arson investigators are men.
- Male, 88.2%
- Female, 11.8%
Arson investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.2% |
| Female | 11.8% |
Arson investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,390
Female income
$47,447
Arson investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in arson investigator positions over time. Currently, 11.8% of arson investigators are female.
Arson investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.95% | 12.05% |
| 2011 | 86.25% | 13.75% |
| 2012 | 89.19% | 10.81% |
| 2013 | 88.52% | 11.48% |
| 2014 | 84.98% | 15.02% |
| 2015 | 87.58% | 12.42% |
| 2016 | 89.33% | 10.67% |
| 2017 | 82.82% | 17.18% |
| 2018 | 85.63% | 14.37% |
| 2019 | 82.52% | 17.48% |
| 2020 | 81.43% | 18.57% |
| 2021 | 88.24% | 11.76% |
Arson investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared arson investigators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fire observer and cannon fire direction specialist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Arson Investigator | 88% | 12% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Arson investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among arson investigators is White, which makes up 71.8% of all arson investigators. Comparatively, 12.0% of arson investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of arson investigators are Unknown.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Arson investigator race
| Arson investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Arson investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how arson investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Arson investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.52% | 12.32% | 1.51% | 11.53% |
| 2011 | 79.80% | 7.91% | 1.11% | 8.30% |
| 2012 | 76.02% | 10.25% | 0.63% | 9.78% |
| 2013 | 78.78% | 6.37% | 1.60% | 12.04% |
| 2014 | 75.57% | 6.06% | 2.17% | 12.49% |
| 2015 | 69.80% | 7.60% | 2.56% | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 72.19% | 9.87% | 2.17% | 12.84% |
| 2017 | 73.94% | 10.65% | 1.92% | 11.53% |
| 2018 | 78.29% | 7.67% | 0.91% | 10.32% |
| 2019 | 70.73% | 7.59% | 2.52% | 17.04% |
| 2020 | 73.55% | 5.88% | 6.39% | 10.22% |
| 2021 | 71.80% | 5.89% | 1.20% | 12.03% |
Arson investigator wage gap by race
According to our data, asian arson investigators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american arson investigators have the lowest average salary at $50,262.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,250 |
| White | $53,921 |
| Black or African American | $50,262 |
| Asian | $55,425 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,237 |
Average arson investigator age
See how the average age of arson investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Arson investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Arson investigator age breakdown
The average age of arson investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the arson investigator population.
Arson investigator age breakdown
| Arson Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Arson investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for arson investigators is bachelor's degree, with 49% of arson investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Arson investigators by degree level
| Arson investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Arson investigator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, arson investigators with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $57,425 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, arson investigators earn a median annual income of $55,911 compared to $50,203 for arson investigators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,203 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,911 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,425 |
Arson investigator employment statistics
Most arson investigators work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where arson investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where arson investigators work.
Arson investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 45% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 5% |
Arson investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the arson investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most arson investigators prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Arson investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 14% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 27% |
| Government | 54% |
Arson investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for arson investigators are government, education and professional.
Arson investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 53% |
| Education | 11% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Internet | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
Arson investigator turnover and employment statistics
Arson investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for arson investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Arson investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Arson investigator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 4.76% |
| 2016 | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average arson investigator tenure
The average arson investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 103 arson investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Arson investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 6% |
| 1-2 years | 9% |
| 3-4 years | 24% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Arson investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of arson investigators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Equipment Operator | 4.66% | 43,350 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 27,819 |
| Security Forces Member | 6.63% | 83,714 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
| Arson Investigator | 18.40% | - |
Similar arson investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Equipment Operator | 4.66% | 43,350 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 27,819 |
| Security Forces Member | 6.63% | 83,714 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |