Battalion fire chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Battalion fire chief gender statistics
4.3% of battalion fire chiefs are women and 95.7% of battalion fire chiefs are men.
- Male, 95.7%
- Female, 4.3%
Battalion fire chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 95.7% |
| Female | 4.3% |
Battalion fire chief gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$59,294
Female income
$57,882
Battalion fire chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in battalion fire chief positions over time. Currently, 4.3% of battalion fire chiefs are female.
Battalion fire chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.17% | 5.83% |
| 2011 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2012 | 96.59% | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 93.97% | 6.03% |
| 2014 | 94.62% | 5.38% |
| 2015 | 96.61% | 3.39% |
| 2016 | 95.58% | 4.42% |
| 2017 | 95.98% | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 94.44% | 5.56% |
| 2019 | 96.30% | 3.70% |
| 2020 | 95.21% | 4.79% |
| 2021 | 95.71% | 4.29% |
Battalion fire chief related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Fire Chief | 96% | 4% |
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Battalion fire chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among battalion fire chiefs is White, which makes up 76.7% of all battalion fire chiefs. Comparatively, 8.2% of battalion fire chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of battalion fire chiefs are Unknown.
- White, 76.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.2%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Battalion fire chief race
| Battalion fire chief race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Battalion fire chief race and ethnicity over time
See how battalion fire chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Battalion fire chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.05% | 8.62% | 0.81% | 7.90% |
| 2011 | 80.90% | 7.75% | 0.50% | 7.49% |
| 2012 | 82.69% | 7.64% | 1.28% | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 81.73% | 6.65% | 1.25% | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 80.58% | 7.98% | 1.66% | 6.44% |
| 2015 | 81.52% | 6.14% | 0.66% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 79.50% | 7.74% | 1.32% | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 81.41% | 6.65% | 1.10% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 82.37% | 6.12% | 1.12% | 6.94% |
| 2019 | 82.88% | 5.75% | 0.77% | 6.47% |
| 2020 | 81.04% | 5.17% | 0.79% | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 76.68% | 5.86% | 2.26% | 8.25% |
Battalion fire chief wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino battalion fire chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White battalion fire chiefs have the lowest average salary at $56,404.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $58,562 |
| White | $56,404 |
| Black or African American | $59,215 |
| Asian | $58,251 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $64,327 |
Average battalion fire chief age
See how the average age of battalion fire chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Battalion fire chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Battalion fire chief age breakdown
The average age of battalion fire chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the battalion fire chief population.
Battalion fire chief age breakdown
| Battalion Fire Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Battalion fire chief educational attainment
The most common degree for battalion fire chiefs is associate degree, with 45% of battalion fire chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 36% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- Associate, 45%
- Bachelor's, 36%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 6%
Battalion fire chiefs by degree level
| Battalion fire chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 45% |
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 6% |
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Battalion fire chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, battalion fire chiefs with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $68,209 annually. With a Associate degree, battalion fire chiefs earn a median annual income of $59,010 compared to $53,106 for battalion fire chiefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,106 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,209 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $59,010 |
Battalion fire chief employment statistics
Company size where battalion fire chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where battalion fire chiefs work.
Battalion fire chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Battalion fire chief jobs by company type
Employees with the battalion fire chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most battalion fire chiefs prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Battalion fire chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 41% |
| Government | 45% |
Battalion fire chief turnover and employment statistics
Battalion fire chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for battalion fire chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Battalion fire chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Battalion fire chief unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average battalion fire chief tenure
The average battalion fire chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 80 battalion fire chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Battalion fire chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 29% |
Battalion fire chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of battalion fire chiefs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Battalion Fire Chief | 6.87% | - |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Command Master Chief | 10.94% | 21,181 |
| Detention Sergeant | 18.30% | 470 |
Similar battalion fire chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Command Master Chief | 10.94% | 21,181 |
| Detention Sergeant | 18.30% | 470 |
Foreign languages spoken by battalion fire chiefs
- Carrier, 100.0%
Battalion fire chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |