Fire department lieutenant demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire department lieutenant gender statistics
15.4% of fire department lieutenants are women and 84.6% of fire department lieutenants are men.
- Male, 84.6%
- Female, 15.4%
Fire department lieutenant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.6% |
| Female | 15.4% |
Fire department lieutenant gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$57,150
Female income
$52,496
Fire department lieutenant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire department lieutenant positions over time. Currently, 15.4% of fire department lieutenants are female.
Fire department lieutenant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.56% | 15.44% |
| 2011 | 92.70% | 7.30% |
| 2012 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2013 | 87.81% | 12.19% |
| 2014 | 83.97% | 16.03% |
| 2015 | 89.84% | 10.16% |
| 2016 | 89.41% | 10.59% |
| 2017 | 83.51% | 16.49% |
| 2018 | 85.49% | 14.51% |
| 2019 | 84.16% | 15.84% |
| 2020 | 76.90% | 23.10% |
| 2021 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
Fire department lieutenant related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire department lieutenants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, pipeline superintendent and agronomy research manager have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Community Health Nursing Director | 7% | 93% |
| Early Childhood Services Coordinator | 7% | 93% |
| Tourist Home Keeper | 8% | 92% |
| Fire Department Lieutenant | 85% | 15% |
| Station Superintendent | 98% | 2% |
| Agronomy Research Manager | 98% | 2% |
| Pipeline Superintendent | 99% | 1% |
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Fire department lieutenant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire department lieutenants is White, which makes up 69.0% of all fire department lieutenants. Comparatively, 12.5% of fire department lieutenants are Hispanic or Latino and 10.0% of fire department lieutenants are Black or African American.
- White, 69.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.5%
- Black or African American, 10.0%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.5%
Fire department lieutenant race
| Fire department lieutenant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.0% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Fire department lieutenant race and ethnicity over time
See how fire department lieutenant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire department lieutenant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.72% | 3.65% | 0.48% | 9.93% |
| 2011 | 78.83% | 6.28% | 0.34% | 10.76% |
| 2012 | 78.92% | 6.35% | 2.28% | 10.83% |
| 2013 | 77.43% | 3.35% | 3.58% | 11.83% |
| 2014 | 64.36% | 13.24% | 4.64% | 13.38% |
| 2015 | 72.38% | 5.99% | 2.94% | 13.83% |
| 2016 | 76.63% | 5.75% | 0.38% | 15.03% |
| 2017 | 74.50% | 7.75% | 2.98% | 12.23% |
| 2018 | 66.87% | 9.33% | 2.37% | 17.30% |
| 2019 | 74.63% | 6.38% | 2.29% | 14.12% |
| 2020 | 66.65% | 8.42% | 0.73% | 15.77% |
| 2021 | 68.98% | 10.04% | 2.10% | 12.50% |
Fire department lieutenant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,312 |
| White | $57,164 |
| Black or African American | $54,587 |
| Asian | $62,085 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,884 |
Fire department lieutenant age breakdown
The average age of fire department lieutenants is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the fire department lieutenant population.
Fire department lieutenant age breakdown
| Fire Department Lieutenant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 8% |
Fire department lieutenant educational attainment
The most common degree for fire department lieutenants is bachelor's degree, with 35% of fire department lieutenants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 30% and high school diploma degree at 27%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- High School Diploma, 30%
- Associate, 27%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fire department lieutenants by degree level
| Fire department lieutenant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 30% |
| Associate | 27% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fire department lieutenant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,118 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,803 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,831 |
| Doctorate Degree | $71,006 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,102 |
Fire department lieutenant employment statistics
Company size where fire department lieutenants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire department lieutenants work.
Fire department lieutenant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 17% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 25% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 8% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
Fire department lieutenant jobs by company type
Employees with the fire department lieutenant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire department lieutenants prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire department lieutenant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 45% |
Fire department lieutenant turnover and employment statistics
Fire department lieutenant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire department lieutenants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire department lieutenant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire department lieutenant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.09% |
| 2011 | 6.42% |
| 2012 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 6.54% |
| 2014 | 1.71% |
| 2015 | 4.08% |
| 2016 | 3.64% |
| 2017 | 3.20% |
| 2018 | 2.68% |
| 2019 | 1.97% |
| 2020 | 1.28% |
| 2021 | 2.26% |
Average fire department lieutenant tenure
The average fire department lieutenant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 198 fire department lieutenants resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire department lieutenant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 23% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 20% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Fire department lieutenant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire department lieutenants 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President Of Construction | 4.08% | 58,707 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Mobile Home Park Manager | 11.54% | 47,667 |
| Clinical Manager | 11.66% | 81,863 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
| Fire Department Lieutenant | 25.73% | - |
Similar fire department lieutenant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President Of Construction | 4.08% | 58,707 |
| Casino Shift Manager | 8.19% | 59,202 |
| Remote Encoding Operations Supervisor | 9.30% | 84,075 |
| Mobile Home Park Manager | 11.54% | 47,667 |
| Clinical Manager | 11.66% | 81,863 |
| Community Center Director | 14.16% | 43,915 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire department lieutenants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire department lieutenant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |