Deputy fire chief demographics and statistics in the US
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Deputy fire chief gender statistics
4.0% of deputy fire chiefs are women and 96.0% of deputy fire chiefs are men.
- Male, 96.0%
- Female, 4.0%
Deputy fire chief gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 96.0% |
| Female | 4.0% |
Deputy fire chief gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$107,992
Female income
$105,849
Deputy fire chief gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy fire chief positions over time. Currently, 4.0% of deputy fire chiefs are female.
Deputy fire chief gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.61% | 5.39% |
| 2011 | 97.10% | 2.90% |
| 2012 | 96.86% | 3.14% |
| 2013 | 94.42% | 5.58% |
| 2014 | 95.03% | 4.97% |
| 2015 | 96.87% | 3.13% |
| 2016 | 95.92% | 4.08% |
| 2017 | 96.29% | 3.71% |
| 2018 | 94.86% | 5.14% |
| 2019 | 96.58% | 3.42% |
| 2020 | 95.58% | 4.42% |
| 2021 | 96.04% | 3.96% |
Deputy fire chief related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Fire Chief | 96% | 4% |
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Deputy fire chief demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deputy fire chiefs is White, which makes up 76.7% of all deputy fire chiefs. Comparatively, 8.2% of deputy fire chiefs are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of deputy 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%
Deputy fire chief race
| Deputy 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% |
Deputy fire chief race and ethnicity over time
See how deputy fire chief racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deputy fire chief race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.10% | 8.62% | 0.81% | 7.89% |
| 2011 | 80.95% | 7.74% | 0.50% | 7.49% |
| 2012 | 82.74% | 7.64% | 1.28% | 5.11% |
| 2013 | 81.78% | 6.65% | 1.25% | 6.98% |
| 2014 | 80.63% | 7.98% | 1.66% | 6.44% |
| 2015 | 81.57% | 6.14% | 0.66% | 8.36% |
| 2016 | 79.55% | 7.74% | 1.32% | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 81.46% | 6.65% | 1.10% | 6.99% |
| 2018 | 82.42% | 6.12% | 1.11% | 6.93% |
| 2019 | 82.93% | 5.75% | 0.77% | 6.47% |
| 2020 | 81.09% | 5.17% | 0.79% | 6.04% |
| 2021 | 76.73% | 5.86% | 2.26% | 8.25% |
Deputy fire chief wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino deputy fire chiefs have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White deputy fire chiefs have the lowest average salary at $103,599.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $106,881 |
| White | $103,599 |
| Black or African American | $107,872 |
| Asian | $106,410 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $115,558 |
Average deputy fire chief age
See how the average age of deputy fire chiefs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deputy fire chief age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Deputy fire chief age breakdown
The average age of deputy fire chiefs is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the deputy fire chief population.
Deputy fire chief age breakdown
| Deputy Fire Chief Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Deputy fire chief educational attainment
The most common degree for deputy fire chiefs is associate degree, with 48% of deputy fire chiefs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 33% and bachelor's degree degree at 9%.
- Associate, 48%
- Bachelor's, 33%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Deputy fire chiefs by degree level
| Deputy fire chief degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 48% |
| Bachelor's | 33% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Deputy fire chief wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deputy fire chiefs with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $121,326 annually. With a Associate degree, deputy fire chiefs earn a median annual income of $107,561 compared to $98,538 for deputy fire chiefs with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $98,538 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $121,326 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $107,561 |
Deputy fire chief employment statistics
Most deputy fire chiefs work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where deputy fire chiefs work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deputy fire chiefs work.
Deputy fire chief jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 15% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Deputy fire chief jobs by company type
Employees with the deputy fire chief job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deputy fire chiefs prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Deputy fire chief jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 16% |
| Private | 44% |
| Government | 36% |
Deputy fire chief jobs by industry
The most common industries for deputy fire chiefs are government, manufacturing and technology.
Deputy fire chief industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 34% |
| Manufacturing | 10% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Construction | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Finance | 6% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Education | 4% |
| Start-up | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Deputy fire chief turnover and employment statistics
Deputy fire chief unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deputy fire chiefs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deputy fire chief unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deputy 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 deputy fire chief tenure
The average deputy fire chief stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 314 deputy fire chiefs resumes in Zippia's database.
Deputy fire chief tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 31% |
Deputy fire chief LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deputy 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deputy Fire Chief | 6.87% | - |
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Suspect Artist Supervisor | 10.94% | 4,434 |
| Correctional Sergeant And USE Of Force Coordinator | 18.30% | 7,659 |
Similar deputy fire chief jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Suspect Artist Supervisor | 10.94% | 4,434 |
| Correctional Sergeant And USE Of Force Coordinator | 18.30% | 7,659 |
Foreign languages spoken by deputy fire chiefs
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Carrier, 33.3%
Deputy fire chief languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Carrier | 33.3% |