Deputy fire marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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Deputy fire marshal gender statistics
11.3% of deputy fire marshals are women and 88.7% of deputy fire marshals are men.
- Male, 88.7%
- Female, 11.3%
Deputy fire marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.7% |
| Female | 11.3% |
Deputy fire marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$37,753
Female income
$34,880
Deputy fire marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in deputy fire marshal positions over time. Currently, 11.3% of deputy fire marshals are female.
Deputy fire marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.42% | 11.58% |
| 2011 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2012 | 89.62% | 10.38% |
| 2013 | 88.97% | 11.03% |
| 2014 | 85.55% | 14.45% |
| 2015 | 88.07% | 11.93% |
| 2016 | 89.76% | 10.24% |
| 2017 | 83.45% | 16.55% |
| 2018 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2019 | 83.17% | 16.83% |
| 2020 | 82.11% | 17.89% |
| 2021 | 88.70% | 11.30% |
Deputy fire marshal related jobs gender ratio
We compared deputy fire marshals 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% |
| Deputy Fire Marshal | 89% | 11% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Deputy fire marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among deputy fire marshals is White, which makes up 71.4% of all deputy fire marshals. Comparatively, 12.3% of deputy fire marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of deputy fire marshals are Unknown.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Deputy fire marshal race
| Deputy fire marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Deputy fire marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how deputy fire marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Deputy fire marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.11% | 12.42% | 1.52% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 79.39% | 8.01% | 1.13% | 8.60% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 10.35% | 0.65% | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 78.37% | 6.47% | 1.61% | 12.34% |
| 2014 | 75.16% | 6.16% | 2.19% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 69.39% | 7.69% | 2.58% | 16.64% |
| 2016 | 71.78% | 9.97% | 2.18% | 13.15% |
| 2017 | 73.53% | 10.75% | 1.94% | 11.83% |
| 2018 | 77.88% | 7.77% | 0.92% | 10.62% |
| 2019 | 70.32% | 7.69% | 2.53% | 17.34% |
| 2020 | 73.14% | 5.98% | 6.41% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 71.39% | 5.99% | 1.22% | 12.34% |
Deputy fire marshal wage gap by race
According to our data, asian deputy fire marshals have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american deputy fire marshals have the lowest average salary at $35,915.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $37,711 |
| White | $37,962 |
| Black or African American | $35,915 |
| Asian | $39,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $38,078 |
Average deputy fire marshal age
See how the average age of deputy fire marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Deputy fire marshal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Deputy fire marshal age breakdown
The average age of deputy fire marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the deputy fire marshal population.
Deputy fire marshal age breakdown
| Deputy Fire Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Deputy fire marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for deputy fire marshals is bachelor's degree, with 47% of deputy fire marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 29% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 47%
- Associate, 29%
- Master's, 9%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Deputy fire marshals by degree level
| Deputy fire marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 47% |
| Associate | 29% |
| Master's | 9% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Deputy fire marshal wage gap by degree level
According to the data, deputy fire marshals with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $39,770 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, deputy fire marshals earn a median annual income of $39,151 compared to $36,804 for deputy fire marshals with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $36,804 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,151 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $39,770 |
Deputy fire marshal employment statistics
Most deputy fire marshals work for a government in the government industry.
Company size where deputy fire marshals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where deputy fire marshals work.
Deputy fire marshal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Deputy fire marshal jobs by company type
Employees with the deputy fire marshal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most deputy fire marshals prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Deputy fire marshal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 5% |
| Private | 18% |
| Government | 68% |
Deputy fire marshal jobs by industry
The most common industries for deputy fire marshals are government, education and professional.
Deputy fire marshal industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 64% |
| Education | 8% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Start-up | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Deputy fire marshal turnover and employment statistics
Deputy fire marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for deputy fire marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Deputy fire marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | Deputy fire marshal 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 deputy fire marshal tenure
The average deputy fire marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 767 deputy fire marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
Deputy fire marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Deputy fire marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of deputy fire marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Board Worker | 4.66% | 19,912 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security, Shift Supervisor | 6.63% | 109,620 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Deputy Fire Marshal | 18.40% | - |
Similar deputy fire marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Tail Board Worker | 4.66% | 19,912 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security, Shift Supervisor | 6.63% | 109,620 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by deputy fire marshals
The most common foreign language among deputy fire marshals is Spanish at 65.2%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 8.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 4.3%.
- Spanish, 65.2%
- Russian, 8.7%
- Portuguese, 4.3%
- Romanian, 4.3%
- Japanese, 4.3%
- Other, 13.2%
Deputy fire marshal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 65.2% |
| Russian | 8.7% |
| Portuguese | 4.3% |
| Romanian | 4.3% |
| Japanese | 4.3% |
| Other | 13.2% |
