Fire alarm inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire alarm inspector gender statistics
8.1% of fire alarm inspectors are women and 91.9% of fire alarm inspectors are men.
- Male, 91.9%
- Female, 8.1%
Fire alarm inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 91.9% |
| Female | 8.1% |
Fire alarm inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,252
Female income
$43,614
Fire alarm inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire alarm inspector positions over time. Currently, 8.1% of fire alarm inspectors are female.
Fire alarm inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 91.07% | 8.93% |
| 2011 | 92.33% | 7.67% |
| 2012 | 89.40% | 10.60% |
| 2013 | 86.97% | 13.03% |
| 2014 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2015 | 91.45% | 8.55% |
| 2016 | 92.10% | 7.90% |
| 2017 | 90.51% | 9.49% |
| 2018 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2019 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2020 | 94.48% | 5.52% |
| 2021 | 91.92% | 8.08% |
Fire alarm inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire alarm inspectors with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, cable television technician and electric motor mechanic have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Facility Examiner | 27% | 73% |
| Fire Alarm Inspector | 92% | 8% |
| Radio Repairman | 98% | 2% |
| Electric Motor Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Cable Television Technician | 99% | 1% |
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Fire alarm inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire alarm inspectors is White, which makes up 60.8% of all fire alarm inspectors. Comparatively, 19.6% of fire alarm inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of fire alarm inspectors are Black or African American.
- White, 60.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.6%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- Asian, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Fire alarm inspector race
| Fire alarm inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| Asian | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Fire alarm inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how fire alarm inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire alarm inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 70.01% | 9.01% | 3.74% | 15.11% |
| 2011 | 67.13% | 10.84% | 3.96% | 14.52% |
| 2012 | 71.15% | 8.35% | 3.64% | 13.45% |
| 2013 | 70.47% | 9.47% | 3.24% | 14.21% |
| 2014 | 65.49% | 10.39% | 3.72% | 18.05% |
| 2015 | 65.37% | 12.07% | 3.63% | 16.08% |
| 2016 | 63.67% | 11.29% | 2.53% | 18.12% |
| 2017 | 61.06% | 10.97% | 4.21% | 21.32% |
| 2018 | 65.50% | 10.96% | 4.95% | 15.88% |
| 2019 | 63.40% | 11.22% | 3.60% | 18.96% |
| 2020 | 65.71% | 8.20% | 3.94% | 18.80% |
| 2021 | 60.84% | 9.57% | 4.35% | 19.64% |
Fire alarm inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire alarm inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown fire alarm inspectors have the lowest average salary at $46,849.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,849 |
| White | $48,482 |
| Black or African American | $47,693 |
| Asian | $49,271 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,008 |
Average fire alarm inspector age
See how the average age of fire alarm inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire alarm inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 47.5 | |
| White | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42 |
Fire alarm inspector age breakdown
The average age of fire alarm inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the fire alarm inspector population.
Fire alarm inspector age breakdown
| Fire Alarm Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 11% |
Fire alarm inspector educational attainment
- Associate, 44%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 16%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Fire alarm inspectors by degree level
| Fire alarm inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 16% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Fire alarm inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire alarm inspectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,255 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire alarm inspectors earn a median annual income of $50,389 compared to $43,618 for fire alarm inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $43,618 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,389 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,255 |
Fire alarm inspector employment statistics
Most fire alarm inspectors work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where fire alarm inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire alarm inspectors work.
Fire alarm inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Fire alarm inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the fire alarm inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire alarm inspectors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire alarm inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 17% |
| Private | 79% |
| Government | 4% |
Fire alarm inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire alarm inspectors are construction, professional and manufacturing.
Fire alarm inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 21% |
| Professional | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 12% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Health Care | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fire alarm inspector turnover and employment statistics
Fire alarm inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire alarm inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire alarm inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire alarm inspector unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.96% |
| 2011 | 11.27% |
| 2012 | 6.33% |
| 2013 | 4.43% |
| 2014 | 4.73% |
| 2015 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 4.59% |
| 2017 | 4.10% |
| 2018 | 3.05% |
| 2019 | 2.59% |
| 2020 | 6.16% |
| 2021 | 4.05% |
Average fire alarm inspector tenure
The average fire alarm inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 508 fire alarm inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire alarm inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Fire alarm inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire alarm inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Pad Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,708 |
| Fire Alarm Inspector | 4.35% | - |
| Home Theater Installer | 4.78% | 54,316 |
| Radio Equipment Repairer | 6.00% | 19,177 |
| Office Machines Wirer | 6.67% | 31,260 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Similar fire alarm inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Missile Pad Mechanic | 3.37% | 33,708 |
| Home Theater Installer | 4.78% | 54,316 |
| Radio Equipment Repairer | 6.00% | 19,177 |
| Office Machines Wirer | 6.67% | 31,260 |
| Generator Repairer | 7.96% | 3,903 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire alarm inspectors
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Korean, 14.3%
Fire alarm inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Korean | 14.3% |