Damage prevention specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Damage prevention specialist gender statistics
20.8% of damage prevention specialists are women and 79.2% of damage prevention specialists are men.
- Male, 79.2%
- Female, 20.8%
Damage prevention specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 79.2% |
| Female | 20.8% |
Damage prevention specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$39,613
Female income
$38,074
Damage prevention specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in damage prevention specialist positions over time. Currently, 20.8% of damage prevention specialists are female.
Damage prevention specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2011 | 76.05% | 23.95% |
| 2012 | 80.69% | 19.31% |
| 2013 | 79.61% | 20.39% |
| 2014 | 74.12% | 25.88% |
| 2015 | 78.12% | 21.88% |
| 2016 | 80.91% | 19.09% |
| 2017 | 70.93% | 29.07% |
| 2018 | 75.11% | 24.89% |
| 2019 | 70.51% | 29.49% |
| 2020 | 68.94% | 31.06% |
| 2021 | 79.15% | 20.85% |
Damage prevention specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared damage prevention specialists 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% |
| Damage Prevention Specialist | 79% | 21% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Damage prevention specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among damage prevention specialists is White, which makes up 71.9% of all damage prevention specialists. Comparatively, 11.9% of damage prevention specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of damage prevention specialists are Unknown.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.9%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Damage prevention specialist race
| Damage prevention specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.9% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Damage prevention specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how damage prevention specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Damage prevention specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.66% | 12.29% | 1.50% | 11.43% |
| 2011 | 79.94% | 7.87% | 1.11% | 8.19% |
| 2012 | 76.15% | 10.22% | 0.63% | 9.68% |
| 2013 | 78.92% | 6.34% | 1.59% | 11.94% |
| 2014 | 75.70% | 6.02% | 2.17% | 12.39% |
| 2015 | 69.93% | 7.56% | 2.55% | 16.24% |
| 2016 | 72.32% | 9.84% | 2.16% | 12.74% |
| 2017 | 74.08% | 10.61% | 1.92% | 11.43% |
| 2018 | 78.42% | 7.64% | 0.90% | 10.22% |
| 2019 | 70.86% | 7.56% | 2.51% | 16.94% |
| 2020 | 73.68% | 5.85% | 6.39% | 10.12% |
| 2021 | 71.94% | 5.85% | 1.20% | 11.93% |
Damage prevention specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian damage prevention specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american damage prevention specialists have the lowest average salary at $39,053.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $39,487 |
| White | $39,842 |
| Black or African American | $39,053 |
| Asian | $39,868 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,822 |
Average damage prevention specialist age
See how the average age of damage prevention specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Damage prevention specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Damage prevention specialist age breakdown
The average age of damage prevention specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the damage prevention specialist population.
Damage prevention specialist age breakdown
| Damage Prevention Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Damage prevention specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for damage prevention specialists is high school diploma, with 35% of damage prevention specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Damage prevention specialists by degree level
| Damage prevention specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Damage prevention specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, damage prevention specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $40,921 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, damage prevention specialists earn a median annual income of $40,411 compared to $37,855 for damage prevention specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,855 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $40,411 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $40,921 |
Damage prevention specialist employment statistics
Most damage prevention specialists work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where damage prevention specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where damage prevention specialists work.
Damage prevention specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 21% |
| > 10,000 employees | 35% |
Damage prevention specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the damage prevention specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most damage prevention specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Damage prevention specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 4% |
Damage prevention specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for damage prevention specialists are retail, energy and utilities.
Damage prevention specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | 19% |
| Retail | 12% |
| Energy | 11% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Professional | 8% |
| Transportation | 7% |
| Telecommunication | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Government | 3% |
| Technology | 3% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
Damage prevention specialist turnover and employment statistics
Damage prevention specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for damage prevention specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Damage prevention specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Damage prevention specialist 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 damage prevention specialist tenure
The average damage prevention specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 848 damage prevention specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Damage prevention specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Damage prevention specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of damage prevention specialists 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 Apparatus Engineer | 4.66% | 4,319 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 24,849 |
| Security/Customer Service | 6.63% | 224,564 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Damage Prevention Specialist | 18.40% | - |
Similar damage prevention specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Apparatus Engineer | 4.66% | 4,319 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 24,849 |
| Security/Customer Service | 6.63% | 224,564 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by damage prevention specialists
The most common foreign language among damage prevention specialists is Spanish at 77.8%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 11.1% and Carrier is the third-most popular at 11.1%.
- Spanish, 77.8%
- German, 11.1%
- Carrier, 11.1%
Damage prevention specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 77.8% |
| German | 11.1% |
| Carrier | 11.1% |
