Bomb squad commander demographics and statistics in the US
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Bomb squad commander gender statistics
8.4% of bomb squad commanders are women and 91.6% of bomb squad commanders are men.
- Male, 91.6%
- Female, 8.4%
Bomb squad commander gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.6% |
| Female | 8.4% |
Bomb squad commander gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,547
Female income
$47,017
Bomb squad commander gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in bomb squad commander positions over time. Currently, 8.4% of bomb squad commanders are female.
Bomb squad commander gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.35% | 8.65% |
| 2011 | 90.08% | 9.92% |
| 2012 | 92.28% | 7.72% |
| 2013 | 91.78% | 8.22% |
| 2014 | 89.12% | 10.88% |
| 2015 | 91.08% | 8.92% |
| 2016 | 92.38% | 7.62% |
| 2017 | 87.47% | 12.53% |
| 2018 | 89.61% | 10.39% |
| 2019 | 87.24% | 12.76% |
| 2020 | 86.39% | 13.61% |
| 2021 | 91.57% | 8.43% |
Bomb squad commander related jobs gender ratio
We compared bomb squad commanders 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% |
| Bomb Squad Commander | 92% | 8% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Bomb squad commander demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among bomb squad commanders is White, which makes up 72.3% of all bomb squad commanders. Comparatively, 11.7% of bomb squad commanders are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of bomb squad commanders are Unknown.
- White, 72.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
- Asian, 1.2%
Bomb squad commander race
| Bomb squad commander race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Bomb squad commander race and ethnicity over time
See how bomb squad commander racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Bomb squad commander race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.98% | 12.21% | 1.49% | 11.19% |
| 2011 | 80.26% | 7.80% | 1.09% | 7.96% |
| 2012 | 76.48% | 10.14% | 0.61% | 9.44% |
| 2013 | 79.24% | 6.26% | 1.58% | 11.70% |
| 2014 | 76.02% | 5.95% | 2.15% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 70.25% | 7.49% | 2.54% | 16.00% |
| 2016 | 72.65% | 9.76% | 2.15% | 12.51% |
| 2017 | 74.40% | 10.54% | 1.90% | 11.19% |
| 2018 | 78.75% | 7.56% | 0.89% | 9.98% |
| 2019 | 71.18% | 7.48% | 2.50% | 16.70% |
| 2020 | 74.01% | 5.77% | 6.37% | 9.88% |
| 2021 | 72.26% | 5.78% | 1.18% | 11.70% |
Bomb squad commander wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,214 |
| White | $54,301 |
| Black or African American | $50,773 |
| Asian | $54,997 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,557 |
Average bomb squad commander age
See how the average age of bomb squad commanders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Bomb squad commander age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Bomb squad commander age breakdown
The average age of bomb squad commanders is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the bomb squad commander population.
Bomb squad commander age breakdown
| Bomb Squad Commander Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Bomb squad commander educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 67%
- Associate, 21%
- Master's, 10%
- High School Diploma, 2%
Bomb squad commanders by degree level
| Bomb squad commander degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 67% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Master's | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 2% |
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Bomb squad commander wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,187 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,435 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $58,506 |
Bomb squad commander turnover and employment statistics
Bomb squad commander unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for bomb squad commanders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bomb squad commander unemployment rate by year
| Year | Bomb squad commander 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 bomb squad commander tenure
The average bomb squad commander stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 97 bomb squad commanders resumes in Zippia's database.
Bomb squad commander tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 54% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 5% |
| 8-10 years | 1% |
| 11+ years | 19% |
Bomb squad commander LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of bomb squad commanders 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crash, Fire, And Rescue Fire Fighter | 4.66% | 3,392 |
| Assets Protection Specialist | 5.54% | 83,267 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 5.88% | 44,102 |
| Nuclear Security Officer | 6.63% | 124,879 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Bomb Squad Commander | 18.40% | - |
Similar bomb squad commander jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Crash, Fire, And Rescue Fire Fighter | 4.66% | 3,392 |
| Assets Protection Specialist | 5.54% | 83,267 |
| Water Safety Instructor | 5.88% | 44,102 |
| Nuclear Security Officer | 6.63% | 124,879 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by bomb squad commanders
The most common foreign language among bomb squad commanders is Korean at 57.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Japanese at 28.6% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 14.3%.
- Korean, 57.1%
- Japanese, 28.6%
- Chinese, 14.3%
Bomb squad commander languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Korean | 57.1% |
| Japanese | 28.6% |
| Chinese | 14.3% |