Fire assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire assistant gender statistics
24.6% of fire assistants are women and 75.4% of fire assistants are men.
- Male, 75.4%
- Female, 24.6%
Fire assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 75.4% |
| Female | 24.6% |
Fire assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,415
Female income
$45,445
Fire assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire assistant positions over time. Currently, 24.6% of fire assistants are female.
Fire assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2011 | 71.96% | 28.04% |
| 2012 | 77.16% | 22.84% |
| 2013 | 75.93% | 24.07% |
| 2014 | 69.84% | 30.16% |
| 2015 | 74.27% | 25.73% |
| 2016 | 77.41% | 22.59% |
| 2017 | 66.36% | 33.64% |
| 2018 | 70.92% | 29.08% |
| 2019 | 65.90% | 34.10% |
| 2020 | 64.22% | 35.78% |
| 2021 | 75.43% | 24.57% |
Fire assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire assistants 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 Assistant | 75% | 25% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire assistants is White, which makes up 71.8% of all fire assistants. Comparatively, 12.1% of fire assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire assistants are Unknown.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire assistant race
| Fire assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how fire assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.50% | 12.33% | 1.51% | 11.55% |
| 2011 | 79.77% | 7.91% | 1.11% | 8.32% |
| 2012 | 75.99% | 10.26% | 0.63% | 9.80% |
| 2013 | 78.75% | 6.38% | 1.60% | 12.06% |
| 2014 | 75.54% | 6.06% | 2.17% | 12.51% |
| 2015 | 69.77% | 7.60% | 2.56% | 16.36% |
| 2016 | 72.16% | 9.88% | 2.17% | 12.87% |
| 2017 | 73.91% | 10.65% | 1.93% | 11.55% |
| 2018 | 78.26% | 7.68% | 0.91% | 10.34% |
| 2019 | 70.70% | 7.60% | 2.52% | 17.06% |
| 2020 | 73.52% | 5.89% | 6.39% | 10.24% |
| 2021 | 71.78% | 5.89% | 1.20% | 12.06% |
Fire assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire assistants have the lowest average salary at $47,566.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,325 |
| White | $51,860 |
| Black or African American | $47,566 |
| Asian | $54,464 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,106 |
Average fire assistant age
See how the average age of fire assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire assistant age breakdown
The average age of fire assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire assistant population.
Fire assistant age breakdown
| Fire Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for fire assistants is bachelor's degree, with 37% of fire assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 24% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Associate, 24%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fire assistants by degree level
| Fire assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Associate | 24% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fire assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire assistants with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,763 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire assistants earn a median annual income of $54,415 compared to $49,414 for fire assistants with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,414 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,415 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,763 |
Fire assistant employment statistics
Most fire assistants work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire assistants work.
Fire assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Fire assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the fire assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire assistants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 11% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 54% |
| Government | 24% |
Fire assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire assistants are government, professional and education.
Fire assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 22% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Education | 10% |
| Construction | 10% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fire assistant turnover and employment statistics
Fire assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.76% |
| 2011 | 8.87% |
| 2012 | 8.14% |
| 2013 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 2.80% |
| 2015 | 4.76% |
| 2016 | 3.27% |
| 2017 | 2.99% |
| 2018 | 2.40% |
| 2019 | 2.24% |
| 2020 | 1.57% |
| 2021 | 1.85% |
Average fire assistant tenure
The average fire assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 356 fire assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 31% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 13% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Fire assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire assistants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | 4.66% | 47 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Army National Guard | 6.63% | 19,521 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Assistant | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | 4.66% | 47 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Army National Guard | 6.63% | 19,521 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire assistants
The most common foreign language among fire assistants is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Korean at 16.7% and Shona is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Korean, 16.7%
- Shona, 16.7%
Fire assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Korean | 16.7% |
| Shona | 16.7% |