Fire apparatus engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire apparatus engineer gender statistics
11.4% of fire apparatus engineers are women and 88.6% of fire apparatus engineers are men.
- Male, 88.6%
- Female, 11.4%
Fire apparatus engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.6% |
| Female | 11.4% |
Fire apparatus engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 93¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,994
Female income
$48,260
Fire apparatus engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire apparatus engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.4% of fire apparatus engineers are female.
Fire apparatus engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.55% | 10.45% |
| 2011 | 87.82% | 12.18% |
| 2012 | 88.05% | 11.95% |
| 2013 | 87.12% | 12.88% |
| 2014 | 91.33% | 8.67% |
| 2015 | 84.74% | 15.26% |
| 2016 | 86.58% | 13.42% |
| 2017 | 88.33% | 11.67% |
| 2018 | 90.12% | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 89.60% | 10.40% |
| 2020 | 87.76% | 12.24% |
| 2021 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
Fire apparatus engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire apparatus engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, fire observer and cannon fire direction specialist have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 33% | 67% |
| Fire Apparatus Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire apparatus engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire apparatus engineers is White, which makes up 68.5% of all fire apparatus engineers. Comparatively, 15.9% of fire apparatus engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 8.0% of fire apparatus engineers are Black or African American.
- White, 68.5%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.9%
- Black or African American, 8.0%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- Asian, 1.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Fire apparatus engineer race
| Fire apparatus engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 68.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.9% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Fire apparatus engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how fire apparatus engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire apparatus engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.75% | 8.38% | 1.31% | 13.17% |
| 2011 | 74.40% | 7.62% | 1.50% | 12.65% |
| 2012 | 74.22% | 8.04% | 0.94% | 12.83% |
| 2013 | 73.53% | 7.15% | 1.24% | 13.45% |
| 2014 | 73.04% | 7.47% | 1.88% | 12.87% |
| 2015 | 73.53% | 8.15% | 1.54% | 12.86% |
| 2016 | 73.55% | 8.00% | 1.34% | 13.17% |
| 2017 | 72.50% | 7.52% | 1.25% | 14.62% |
| 2018 | 71.81% | 7.65% | 1.56% | 14.68% |
| 2019 | 74.42% | 6.87% | 1.87% | 14.19% |
| 2020 | 72.15% | 6.65% | 1.76% | 12.52% |
| 2021 | 68.47% | 8.04% | 1.86% | 15.91% |
Fire apparatus engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fire apparatus engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian fire apparatus engineers have the lowest average salary at $47,787.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,013 |
| White | $54,500 |
| Black or African American | $48,566 |
| Asian | $47,787 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,671 |
Average fire apparatus engineer age
See how the average age of fire apparatus engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire apparatus engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 30 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 40 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Fire apparatus engineer age breakdown
The average age of fire apparatus engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the fire apparatus engineer population.
Fire apparatus engineer age breakdown
| Fire Apparatus Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Fire apparatus engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for fire apparatus engineers is associate degree, with 67% of fire apparatus engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 23% and bachelor's degree degree at 2%.
- Associate, 67%
- Bachelor's, 23%
- Master's, 2%
- Diploma, 2%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Fire apparatus engineers by degree level
| Fire apparatus engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 67% |
| Bachelor's | 23% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Diploma | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Fire apparatus engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire apparatus engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $61,391 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire apparatus engineers earn a median annual income of $60,647 compared to $56,495 for fire apparatus engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $61,391 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,460 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,647 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,495 |
Fire apparatus engineer employment statistics
Company size where fire apparatus engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire apparatus engineers work.
Fire apparatus engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 19% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 13% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Fire apparatus engineer turnover and employment statistics
Fire apparatus engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire apparatus engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire apparatus engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire apparatus engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.06% |
| 2020 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 1.45% |
Average fire apparatus engineer tenure
The average fire apparatus engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 109 fire apparatus engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire apparatus engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 18% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 23% |
Fire apparatus engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire apparatus engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Apparatus Engineer | 3.06% | - |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 5.88% | 36,332 |
| Bouncer | 6.63% | 77,853 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
| Fraud Prevention Specialist | 11.81% | 33,725 |
Similar fire apparatus engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 5.88% | 36,332 |
| Bouncer | 6.63% | 77,853 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
| Fraud Prevention Specialist | 11.81% | 33,725 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire apparatus engineers
The most common foreign language among fire apparatus engineers is Mandarin at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 25.0% and Chinese is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Mandarin, 25.0%
- Russian, 25.0%
- Chinese, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Fire apparatus engineer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Mandarin | 25.0% |
| Russian | 25.0% |
| Chinese | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |