Fire controlman demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire controlman demographics by:
Fire controlman gender statistics
13.6% of fire controlmen are women and 86.4% of fire controlmen are men.
- Male, 86.4%
- Female, 13.6%
Fire controlman gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.4% |
| Female | 13.6% |
Fire controlman gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$82,904
Female income
$76,400
Fire controlman gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire controlman positions over time. Currently, 13.6% of fire controlmen are female.
Fire controlman gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.53% | 14.47% |
| 2011 | 87.02% | 12.98% |
| 2012 | 85.50% | 14.50% |
| 2013 | 87.97% | 12.03% |
| 2014 | 87.91% | 12.09% |
| 2015 | 85.94% | 14.06% |
| 2016 | 85.73% | 14.27% |
| 2017 | 85.79% | 14.21% |
| 2018 | 87.59% | 12.41% |
| 2019 | 89.24% | 10.76% |
| 2020 | 92.20% | 7.80% |
| 2021 | 86.41% | 13.59% |
Fire controlman related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Controlman | 86% | 14% |
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Fire controlman demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire controlmen is White, which makes up 52.7% of all fire controlmen. Comparatively, 19.8% of fire controlmen are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of fire controlmen are Black or African American.
- White, 52.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.8%
- Black or African American, 14.4%
- Asian, 6.6%
- Unknown, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Fire controlman race
| Fire controlman race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 52.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 14.4% |
| Asian | 6.6% |
| Unknown | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Fire controlman race and ethnicity over time
See how fire controlman racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire controlman race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.28% | 12.38% | 4.45% | 15.18% |
| 2011 | 65.96% | 13.27% | 4.71% | 13.17% |
| 2012 | 61.69% | 13.21% | 4.20% | 16.10% |
| 2013 | 61.90% | 12.50% | 5.19% | 15.95% |
| 2014 | 62.61% | 11.72% | 4.92% | 16.15% |
| 2015 | 58.15% | 15.05% | 4.91% | 16.38% |
| 2016 | 60.85% | 14.59% | 4.62% | 15.54% |
| 2017 | 60.21% | 11.30% | 4.60% | 19.31% |
| 2018 | 57.53% | 13.28% | 4.91% | 18.94% |
| 2019 | 59.28% | 13.35% | 5.01% | 17.42% |
| 2020 | 56.00% | 13.82% | 5.06% | 20.36% |
| 2021 | 52.72% | 14.38% | 6.64% | 19.81% |
Fire controlman wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $91,028 |
| White | $85,463 |
| Black or African American | $85,423 |
| Asian | $72,356 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $81,446 |
Average fire controlman age
See how the average age of fire controlmen varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire controlman age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 22 |
| Unknown | 22 | 22 |
| Asian | 23 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 22.5 |
| White | 22 | 21 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 |
Fire controlman age breakdown
The average age of fire controlmen is 20-30 years years old, representing 73% of the fire controlman population.
Fire controlman age breakdown
| Fire Controlman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 2% |
| 30-40 years | 9% |
| 20-30 years | 73% |
Fire controlman educational attainment
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 31%
- Associate, 25%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fire controlmen by degree level
| Fire controlman degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 31% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fire controlman wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $55,291 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $81,532 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $69,491 |
Fire controlman employment statistics
Most fire controlmen work for a private in the manufacturing industry.
Company size where fire controlmen work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire controlmen work.
Fire controlman jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 35% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 29% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Fire controlman jobs by company type
Employees with the fire controlman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire controlmen prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fire controlman jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 13% |
| Private | 73% |
| Government | 13% |
Fire controlman jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire controlmen are manufacturing, professional and government.
Fire controlman industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 19% |
| Professional | 19% |
| Government | 13% |
| Non Profits | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Transportation | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
Fire controlman turnover and employment statistics
Fire controlman unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire controlmen between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire controlman unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire controlman unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 2.32% |
| 2012 | 2.19% |
| 2013 | 3.56% |
| 2014 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1.79% |
| 2017 | 1.95% |
| 2018 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 1.10% |
| 2020 | 2.68% |
| 2021 | 1.35% |
Average fire controlman tenure
The average fire controlman stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 621 fire controlmen resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire controlman tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 4% |
| 1-2 years | 16% |
| 3-4 years | 21% |
| 5-7 years | 36% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Foreign languages spoken by fire controlmen
- Spanish, 85.7%
- Portuguese, 14.3%
Fire controlman languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 85.7% |
| Portuguese | 14.3% |