Fire adjuster demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire adjuster gender statistics
39.4% of fire adjusters are women and 60.6% of fire adjusters are men.
- Male, 60.6%
- Female, 39.4%
Fire adjuster gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 60.6% |
| Female | 39.4% |
Fire adjuster gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$64,261
Female income
$57,435
Fire adjuster gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire adjuster positions over time. Currently, 39.4% of fire adjusters are female.
Fire adjuster gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2011 | 56.34% | 43.66% |
| 2012 | 56.87% | 43.13% |
| 2013 | 57.45% | 42.55% |
| 2014 | 59.77% | 40.23% |
| 2015 | 59.87% | 40.13% |
| 2016 | 59.17% | 40.83% |
| 2017 | 58.68% | 41.32% |
| 2018 | 60.85% | 39.15% |
| 2019 | 60.17% | 39.83% |
| 2020 | 58.85% | 41.15% |
| 2021 | 60.61% | 39.39% |
Fire adjuster related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire adjusters with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Wedding Coordinator | 9% | 91% |
| Conference Planning Manager | 9% | 91% |
| Human Resources Administrative Assistant | 9% | 91% |
| Fire Adjuster | 61% | 39% |
| Electronic Security Specialist | 94% | 6% |
| Chief Estimator | 95% | 5% |
| Timber Buyer | 97% | 3% |
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Fire adjuster demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire adjusters is White, which makes up 68.2% of all fire adjusters. Comparatively, 11.6% of fire adjusters are Black or African American and 11.5% of fire adjusters are Hispanic or Latino.
- White, 68.2%
- Black or African American, 11.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.5%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- Asian, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Fire adjuster race
| Fire adjuster race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.2% |
| Black or African American | 11.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| Asian | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Fire adjuster race and ethnicity over time
See how fire adjuster racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire adjuster race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.82% | 11.90% | 4.01% | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 74.32% | 11.48% | 4.39% | 7.77% |
| 2012 | 74.85% | 12.30% | 3.96% | 7.39% |
| 2013 | 75.19% | 11.63% | 4.03% | 7.51% |
| 2014 | 73.16% | 12.23% | 4.22% | 8.63% |
| 2015 | 75.31% | 10.49% | 4.06% | 8.18% |
| 2016 | 71.12% | 12.29% | 4.82% | 9.33% |
| 2017 | 72.47% | 12.16% | 4.06% | 9.18% |
| 2018 | 72.19% | 11.45% | 4.12% | 9.63% |
| 2019 | 72.78% | 10.82% | 4.37% | 9.72% |
| 2020 | 69.29% | 11.33% | 5.23% | 9.60% |
| 2021 | 68.22% | 11.60% | 3.94% | 11.49% |
Fire adjuster wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire adjusters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire adjusters have the lowest average salary at $60,645.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,559 |
| White | $63,132 |
| Black or African American | $60,645 |
| Asian | $71,076 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $63,358 |
Average fire adjuster age
See how the average age of fire adjusters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire adjuster age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 43 | 41 |
| White | 41 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 49 | 43 |
| Asian | 40 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 43 |
Fire adjuster age breakdown
The average age of fire adjusters is 40+ years years old, representing 62% of the fire adjuster population.
Fire adjuster age breakdown
| Fire Adjuster Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 62% |
| 30-40 years | 29% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Fire adjuster educational attainment
The most common degree for fire adjusters is bachelor's degree, with 77% of fire adjusters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 12% and high school diploma degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 77%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Associate, 8%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fire adjusters by degree level
| Fire adjuster degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 77% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Associate | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fire adjuster wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire adjusters with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $72,355 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire adjusters earn a median annual income of $69,361 compared to $54,712 for fire adjusters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $72,355 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $54,712 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $69,361 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,826 |
Fire adjuster employment statistics
Company size where fire adjusters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire adjusters work.
Fire adjuster jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 9% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Fire adjuster turnover and employment statistics
Fire adjuster unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire adjusters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire adjuster unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire adjuster unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.01% |
| 2011 | 4.73% |
| 2012 | 4.97% |
| 2013 | 4.07% |
| 2014 | 2.50% |
| 2015 | 2.54% |
| 2016 | 1.99% |
| 2017 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 1.76% |
| 2019 | 2.11% |
| 2020 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 2.99% |
Average fire adjuster tenure
The average fire adjuster stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 fire adjusters resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire adjuster tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 38% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 25% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 4% |
Fire adjuster LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire adjusters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 28,538 |
| Fire Adjuster | 9.95% | - |
| Online Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 77,854 |
| Home Energy Rater | 11.05% | 41,693 |
| Licensing Specialist | 11.64% | 23,188 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Similar fire adjuster jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Estimator | 4.41% | 11,627 |
| Logistics Analyst | 8.65% | 28,538 |
| Online Marketing Consultant | 10.00% | 77,854 |
| Home Energy Rater | 11.05% | 41,693 |
| Licensing Specialist | 11.64% | 23,188 |
| Director Of Capital Giving | 19.25% | 6,717 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire adjusters
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire adjuster languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |