Emergency vehicle operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency vehicle operator demographics by:
Emergency vehicle operator gender statistics
27.2% of emergency vehicle operators are women and 72.8% of emergency vehicle operators are men.
- Male, 72.8%
- Female, 27.2%
Emergency vehicle operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.8% |
| Female | 27.2% |
Emergency vehicle operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$101,573
Female income
$100,409
Emergency vehicle operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency vehicle operator positions over time. Currently, 27.2% of emergency vehicle operators are female.
Emergency vehicle operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.34% | 18.66% |
| 2011 | 81.59% | 18.41% |
| 2012 | 80.74% | 19.26% |
| 2013 | 82.00% | 18.00% |
| 2014 | 80.41% | 19.59% |
| 2015 | 82.52% | 17.48% |
| 2016 | 81.96% | 18.04% |
| 2017 | 81.21% | 18.79% |
| 2018 | 71.65% | 28.35% |
| 2019 | 73.78% | 26.22% |
| 2020 | 68.58% | 31.42% |
| 2021 | 72.83% | 27.17% |
Emergency vehicle operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency vehicle operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| Emergency Vehicle Operator | 73% | 27% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Emergency vehicle operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency vehicle operators is White, which makes up 72.1% of all emergency vehicle operators. Comparatively, 11.1% of emergency vehicle operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of emergency vehicle operators are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Emergency vehicle operator race
| Emergency vehicle operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Emergency vehicle operator race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency vehicle operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency vehicle operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 10.12% | 1.81% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 8.31% | 0.77% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 8.40% | 1.31% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 72.13% | 9.14% | 0.90% | 11.11% |
Emergency vehicle operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino emergency vehicle operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emergency vehicle operators have the lowest average salary at $101,059.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $101,389 |
| White | $101,148 |
| Black or African American | $101,059 |
| Asian | $102,024 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $102,253 |
Average emergency vehicle operator age
See how the average age of emergency vehicle operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Emergency vehicle operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Emergency vehicle operator age breakdown
The average age of emergency vehicle operators is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the emergency vehicle operator population.
Emergency vehicle operator age breakdown
| Emergency Vehicle Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Emergency vehicle operator educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency vehicle operators is high school diploma, with 26% of emergency vehicle operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 26% and bachelor's degree degree at 25%.
- High School Diploma, 26%
- Bachelor's, 26%
- Associate, 25%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Emergency vehicle operators by degree level
| Emergency vehicle operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 26% |
| Bachelor's | 26% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Emergency vehicle operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency vehicle operators with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $102,499 annually. With a Associate degree, emergency vehicle operators earn a median annual income of $102,071 compared to $100,594 for emergency vehicle operators with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $100,594 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $102,499 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $102,071 |
Emergency vehicle operator employment statistics
Company size where emergency vehicle operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency vehicle operators work.
Emergency vehicle operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 37% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Emergency vehicle operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency vehicle operators are health care, government and non profits.
Emergency vehicle operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 37% |
| Government | 19% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Finance | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
Emergency vehicle operator turnover and employment statistics
Emergency vehicle operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency vehicle operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency vehicle operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency vehicle operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 2.39% |
Average emergency vehicle operator tenure
The average emergency vehicle operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 205 emergency vehicle operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency vehicle operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Emergency vehicle operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency vehicle operators 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Crib Attendant | 6.40% | 60,558 |
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Postman | 9.48% | 4,984 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Lead Planner | 10.63% | 15,384 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Emergency Vehicle Operator | 17.25% | - |
Similar emergency vehicle operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Supply Crib Attendant | 6.40% | 60,558 |
| Proof Carrier | 8.26% | 15,910 |
| Postman | 9.48% | 4,984 |
| Postal Service Clerk | 10.33% | 83,376 |
| Lead Planner | 10.63% | 15,384 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency vehicle operators
- German, 100.0%
Emergency vehicle operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 100.0% |