Fire alarm operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire alarm operator demographics by:
Fire alarm operator gender statistics
22.2% of fire alarm operators are women and 77.8% of fire alarm operators are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Fire alarm operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Fire alarm operator gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,913
Female income
$64,869
Fire alarm operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire alarm operator positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of fire alarm operators are female.
Fire alarm operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.06% | 14.94% |
| 2011 | 85.27% | 14.73% |
| 2012 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2013 | 85.61% | 14.39% |
| 2014 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2015 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2016 | 85.57% | 14.43% |
| 2017 | 84.95% | 15.05% |
| 2018 | 76.74% | 23.26% |
| 2019 | 78.61% | 21.39% |
| 2020 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
Fire alarm operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire alarm 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% |
| Fire Alarm Operator | 78% | 22% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Fire alarm operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire alarm operators is White, which makes up 72.1% of all fire alarm operators. Comparatively, 11.1% of fire alarm operators are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of fire alarm 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%
Fire alarm operator race
| Fire alarm 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% |
Fire alarm operator race and ethnicity over time
See how fire alarm operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire alarm 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% |
Fire alarm operator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $66,587 |
| White | $66,161 |
| Black or African American | $66,005 |
| Asian | $67,714 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,125 |
Average fire alarm operator age
See how the average age of fire alarm operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire alarm 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 |
Fire alarm operator age breakdown
The average age of fire alarm operators is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the fire alarm operator population.
Fire alarm operator age breakdown
| Fire Alarm Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Fire alarm operator educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fire alarm operators by degree level
| Fire alarm operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fire alarm operator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $65,191 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $68,567 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $67,798 |
Fire alarm operator employment statistics
Company size where fire alarm operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire alarm operators work.
Fire alarm operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 29% |
| > 10,000 employees | 29% |
Fire alarm operator jobs by company type
Employees with the fire alarm operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire alarm operators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire alarm operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 29% |
Fire alarm operator turnover and employment statistics
Fire alarm operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire alarm operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire alarm operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire alarm 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 fire alarm operator tenure
The average fire alarm operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 110 fire alarm operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire alarm operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 17% |
| 3-4 years | 30% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 16% |
Fire alarm operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire alarm 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery Sacker | 6.40% | 10,115 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Contract Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 29,336 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Production Planning Manager | 10.63% | 68,989 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Fire Alarm Operator | 17.25% | - |
Similar fire alarm operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Grocery Sacker | 6.40% | 10,115 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Contract Mail Carrier | 9.48% | 29,336 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Production Planning Manager | 10.63% | 68,989 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire alarm operators
- Albanian, 100.0%
Fire alarm operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Albanian | 100.0% |