Fire code inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire code inspector demographics by:
Fire code inspector gender statistics
14.8% of fire code inspectors are women and 85.2% of fire code inspectors are men.
- Male, 85.2%
- Female, 14.8%
Fire code inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.2% |
| Female | 14.8% |
Fire code inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,858
Female income
$46,392
Fire code inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire code inspector positions over time. Currently, 14.8% of fire code inspectors are female.
Fire code inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.83% | 15.17% |
| 2011 | 82.78% | 17.22% |
| 2012 | 86.35% | 13.65% |
| 2013 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2014 | 81.27% | 18.73% |
| 2015 | 84.39% | 15.61% |
| 2016 | 86.52% | 13.48% |
| 2017 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2018 | 82.05% | 17.95% |
| 2019 | 78.36% | 21.64% |
| 2020 | 77.07% | 22.93% |
| 2021 | 85.19% | 14.81% |
Fire code inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire code inspectors 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 Code Inspector | 85% | 15% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire code inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire code inspectors is White, which makes up 77.8% of all fire code inspectors. Comparatively, 7.6% of fire code inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire code inspectors are Unknown.
- White, 77.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 7.6%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.9%
- Asian, 1.0%
Fire code inspector race
| Fire code inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
Fire code inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how fire code inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire code inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.50% | 10.88% | 1.26% | 7.11% |
| 2011 | 85.78% | 6.47% | 0.86% | 3.88% |
| 2012 | 81.99% | 8.81% | 0.38% | 5.36% |
| 2013 | 84.75% | 4.93% | 1.35% | 7.62% |
| 2014 | 81.54% | 4.62% | 1.92% | 8.08% |
| 2015 | 75.77% | 6.15% | 2.31% | 11.92% |
| 2016 | 78.16% | 8.43% | 1.92% | 8.43% |
| 2017 | 79.92% | 9.21% | 1.67% | 7.11% |
| 2018 | 84.26% | 6.23% | 0.66% | 5.90% |
| 2019 | 76.70% | 6.15% | 2.27% | 12.62% |
| 2020 | 79.52% | 4.44% | 6.14% | 5.80% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 4.44% | 0.95% | 7.62% |
Fire code inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire code inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire code inspectors have the lowest average salary at $47,994.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,792 |
| White | $51,186 |
| Black or African American | $47,994 |
| Asian | $53,088 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,367 |
Average fire code inspector age
See how the average age of fire code inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire code inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire code inspector age breakdown
The average age of fire code inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire code inspector population.
Fire code inspector age breakdown
| Fire Code Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire code inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for fire code inspectors is associate degree, with 41% of fire code inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 29% and high school diploma degree at 24%.
- Associate, 41%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Diploma, 6%
Fire code inspectors by degree level
| Fire code inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 41% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Diploma | 6% |
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Fire code inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire code inspectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,028 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire code inspectors earn a median annual income of $53,052 compared to $49,376 for fire code inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,376 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,052 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,028 |
Fire code inspector employment statistics
Company size where fire code inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire code inspectors work.
Fire code inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 31% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 6% |
Fire code inspector turnover and employment statistics
Fire code inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire code inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire code inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire code inspector 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 code inspector tenure
The average fire code inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 30 fire code inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire code inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 12% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Fire code inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire code 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plugman | 4.66% | 39 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security Forces Member | 6.63% | 83,714 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Code Inspector | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire code inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Plugman | 4.66% | 39 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security Forces Member | 6.63% | 83,714 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire code inspectors
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire code inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |