Emergency worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency worker gender statistics
57.0% of emergency workers are women and 43.0% of emergency workers are men.
- Female, 57.0%
- Male, 43.0%
Emergency worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 57.0% |
| Male | 43.0% |
Emergency worker gender pay gap
Women earn 76¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$29,446
Female income
$22,295
Emergency worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency worker positions over time. Currently, 57.0% of emergency workers are female.
Emergency worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 31.71% | 68.29% |
| 2011 | 27.56% | 72.44% |
| 2012 | 42.22% | 57.78% |
| 2013 | 39.84% | 60.16% |
| 2014 | 41.77% | 58.23% |
| 2015 | 50.16% | 49.84% |
| 2016 | 43.58% | 56.42% |
| 2017 | 42.92% | 57.08% |
| 2018 | 40.66% | 59.34% |
| 2019 | 60.96% | 39.04% |
| 2020 | 22.49% | 77.51% |
| 2021 | 43.01% | 56.99% |
Emergency worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Emergency Worker | 43% | 57% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Emergency worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency workers is White, which makes up 75.5% of all emergency workers. Comparatively, 12.3% of emergency workers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.7% of emergency workers are Black or African American.
- White, 75.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Black or African American, 6.7%
- Unknown, 2.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.4%
- Asian, 1.2%
Emergency worker race
| Emergency worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Unknown | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Emergency worker race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.75% | 8.61% | 1.10% | 10.61% |
| 2011 | 76.10% | 9.54% | 1.16% | 10.46% |
| 2012 | 77.64% | 8.54% | 0.48% | 11.09% |
| 2013 | 78.26% | 7.49% | 1.29% | 10.75% |
| 2014 | 76.37% | 8.56% | 0.57% | 11.56% |
| 2015 | 78.04% | 8.31% | 0.92% | 10.22% |
| 2016 | 78.18% | 8.09% | 0.60% | 11.41% |
| 2017 | 79.39% | 6.93% | 1.05% | 10.59% |
| 2018 | 79.44% | 8.25% | 0.68% | 9.40% |
| 2019 | 79.58% | 7.39% | 0.59% | 10.27% |
| 2020 | 77.26% | 6.31% | 1.11% | 10.84% |
| 2021 | 75.55% | 6.66% | 1.21% | 12.33% |
Emergency worker wage gap by race
According to our data, white emergency workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emergency workers have the lowest average salary at $24,785.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,336 |
| White | $32,227 |
| Black or African American | $24,785 |
| Asian | $31,852 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $27,766 |
Average emergency worker age
See how the average age of emergency workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emergency worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42.5 | |
| Unknown | 36.5 | |
| Asian | 33.5 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | |
| White | 38 | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 33 |
Emergency worker age breakdown
The average age of emergency workers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the emergency worker population.
Emergency worker age breakdown
| Emergency Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Emergency worker educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency workers is bachelor's degree, with 61% of emergency workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 19% and master's degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Master's, 19%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Emergency workers by degree level
| Emergency worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Master's | 19% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Emergency worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency workers with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $33,892 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, emergency workers earn a median annual income of $32,902 compared to $28,944 for emergency workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $28,944 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,902 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,892 |
Emergency worker employment statistics
Company size where emergency workers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where emergency workers work.
Emergency worker jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 9% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Emergency worker jobs by industry
The most common industries for emergency workers are health care, non profits and government.
Emergency worker industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 24% |
| Non Profits | 18% |
| Government | 12% |
| Manufacturing | 9% |
| Professional | 9% |
| Utilities | 6% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Fortune 500 | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Insurance | 3% |
| Telecommunication | 3% |
Emergency worker turnover and employment statistics
Emergency worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 4.96% |
| 2012 | 3.23% |
| 2013 | 3.45% |
| 2014 | 2.60% |
| 2015 | 2.52% |
| 2016 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 2.02% |
| 2018 | 1.75% |
| 2019 | 1.14% |
| 2020 | 3.73% |
| 2021 | 2.14% |
Average emergency worker tenure
The average emergency worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 105 emergency workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 12% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Emergency worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Specialist | 1.73% | 1,669 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Emergency Worker | 3.55% | - |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Gauge Controller | 8.86% | 14,077 |
Similar emergency worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigeration Specialist | 1.73% | 1,669 |
| Manufacturing Millwright | 2.00% | 28,590 |
| Road Service Locksmith | 3.52% | 43,883 |
| Diver Helper | 3.67% | 15,578 |
| Stove Installer | 3.71% | 15,060 |
| Gauge Controller | 8.86% | 14,077 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency workers
- Spanish, 100.0%
Emergency worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |