Fire control officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire control officer gender statistics
13.0% of fire control officers are women and 87.0% of fire control officers are men.
- Male, 87.0%
- Female, 13.0%
Fire control officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.0% |
| Female | 13.0% |
Fire control officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$45,229
Female income
$43,965
Fire control officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire control officer positions over time. Currently, 13.0% of fire control officers are female.
Fire control officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2011 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2012 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2013 | 92.00% | 8.00% |
| 2014 | 93.54% | 6.46% |
| 2015 | 91.32% | 8.68% |
| 2016 | 90.94% | 9.06% |
| 2017 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2018 | 91.28% | 8.72% |
| 2019 | 89.26% | 10.74% |
| 2020 | 89.30% | 10.70% |
| 2021 | 87.04% | 12.96% |
Fire control officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Control Officer | 87% | 13% |
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Fire control officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire control officers is White, which makes up 71.2% of all fire control officers. Comparatively, 11.4% of fire control officers are Hispanic or Latino and 6.4% of fire control officers are Black or African American.
- White, 71.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
- Black or African American, 6.4%
- Unknown, 6.1%
- Asian, 4.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Fire control officer race
| Fire control officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.4% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 6.1% |
| Asian | 4.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Fire control officer race and ethnicity over time
See how fire control officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire control officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 78.00% | 7.09% | 3.91% | 7.33% |
| 2011 | 73.76% | 9.93% | 4.96% | 7.80% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 5.47% | 5.47% | 8.08% |
| 2013 | 76.36% | 8.86% | 2.27% | 10.23% |
| 2014 | 75.84% | 6.49% | 2.34% | 12.47% |
| 2015 | 73.08% | 6.73% | 3.13% | 13.46% |
| 2016 | 75.05% | 6.02% | 2.80% | 12.47% |
| 2017 | 72.89% | 4.78% | 4.10% | 13.90% |
| 2018 | 75.26% | 6.24% | 2.49% | 11.43% |
| 2019 | 74.04% | 5.09% | 2.36% | 12.80% |
| 2020 | 77.13% | 5.26% | 2.94% | 8.50% |
| 2021 | 71.23% | 6.38% | 4.35% | 11.35% |
Fire control officer wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,399 |
| White | $48,751 |
| Black or African American | $40,222 |
| Asian | $43,838 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,454 |
Average fire control officer age
See how the average age of fire control officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire control officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | |
| White | 35 | 34.5 |
| Black or African American | 26 | |
| Asian | 28 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5 | 31 |
Fire control officer age breakdown
The average age of fire control officers is 30-40 years years old, representing 41% of the fire control officer population.
Fire control officer age breakdown
| Fire Control Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 25% |
| 30-40 years | 41% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Fire control officer educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 59%
- Master's, 12%
- Associate, 11%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fire control officers by degree level
| Fire control officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 59% |
| Master's | 12% |
| Associate | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fire control officer wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $59,861 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $48,145 |
Fire control officer employment statistics
Company size where fire control officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire control officers work.
Fire control officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 22% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 11% |
| > 10,000 employees | 28% |
Fire control officer turnover and employment statistics
Fire control officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire control officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire control officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire control officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.45% |
| 2011 | 5.38% |
| 2012 | 4.75% |
| 2013 | 8.49% |
| 2014 | 7.30% |
| 2015 | 3.69% |
| 2016 | 2.06% |
| 2017 | 1.90% |
| 2018 | 2.98% |
| 2019 | 2.31% |
| 2020 | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 1.93% |
Average fire control officer tenure
The average fire control officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 250 fire control officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire control officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 9% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 22% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Foreign languages spoken by fire control officers
The most common foreign language among fire control officers is Spanish at 66.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is German at 16.7% and Russian is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 66.7%
- German, 16.7%
- Russian, 16.7%
Fire control officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| German | 16.7% |
| Russian | 16.7% |