Fire engineer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire engineer gender statistics
11.2% of fire engineers are women and 88.8% of fire engineers are men.
- Male, 88.8%
- Female, 11.2%
Fire engineer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.8% |
| Female | 11.2% |
Fire engineer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$84,918
Female income
$82,637
Fire engineer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire engineer positions over time. Currently, 11.2% of fire engineers are female.
Fire engineer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92.17% | 7.83% |
| 2011 | 91.94% | 8.06% |
| 2012 | 90.99% | 9.01% |
| 2013 | 90.50% | 9.50% |
| 2014 | 91.59% | 8.41% |
| 2015 | 91.02% | 8.98% |
| 2016 | 90.04% | 9.96% |
| 2017 | 90.63% | 9.37% |
| 2018 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 2019 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2020 | 90.46% | 9.54% |
| 2021 | 88.82% | 11.18% |
Fire engineer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire engineers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Fire Engineer | 89% | 11% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Fire engineer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire engineers is White, which makes up 69.8% of all fire engineers. Comparatively, 11.6% of fire engineers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of fire engineers are Asian.
- White, 69.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 4.7%
- Unknown, 3.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Fire engineer race
| Fire engineer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Unknown | 3.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Fire engineer race and ethnicity over time
See how fire engineer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire engineer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.65% | 4.57% | 9.42% | 7.59% |
| 2011 | 78.09% | 4.72% | 6.88% | 8.88% |
| 2012 | 77.81% | 3.83% | 8.18% | 8.41% |
| 2013 | 76.88% | 4.80% | 7.99% | 8.46% |
| 2014 | 75.47% | 4.88% | 8.89% | 8.80% |
| 2015 | 75.30% | 5.38% | 8.34% | 9.49% |
| 2016 | 74.39% | 4.57% | 9.02% | 9.51% |
| 2017 | 73.67% | 4.07% | 9.68% | 10.52% |
| 2018 | 73.65% | 4.14% | 10.40% | 9.53% |
| 2019 | 71.45% | 4.32% | 11.71% | 10.39% |
| 2020 | 71.60% | 4.80% | 9.62% | 10.36% |
| 2021 | 69.79% | 4.72% | 9.76% | 11.60% |
Fire engineer wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire engineers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire engineers have the lowest average salary at $82,998.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $85,775 |
| White | $83,174 |
| Black or African American | $82,998 |
| Asian | $88,829 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $83,954 |
Average fire engineer age
See how the average age of fire engineers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire engineer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Fire engineer age breakdown
The average age of fire engineers is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the fire engineer population.
Fire engineer age breakdown
| Fire Engineer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Fire engineer educational attainment
The most common degree for fire engineers is bachelor's degree, with 40% of fire engineers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 40%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fire engineers by degree level
| Fire engineer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 40% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fire engineer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire engineers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $96,769 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire engineers earn a median annual income of $86,054 compared to $72,399 for fire engineers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $96,769 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $86,054 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,399 |
Fire engineer employment statistics
Most fire engineers work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire engineers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire engineers work.
Fire engineer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 23% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 34% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Fire engineer jobs by company type
Employees with the fire engineer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire engineers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire engineer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 56% |
| Government | 32% |
Fire engineer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire engineers are government, professional and technology.
Fire engineer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 28% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Pharmaceutical | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Agriculture | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
Fire engineer turnover and employment statistics
Fire engineer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire engineers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire engineer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire engineer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average fire engineer tenure
The average fire engineer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 188 fire engineers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire engineer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 35% |
Fire engineer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire engineers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Engineer | 3.67% | - |
| Natural Gas Engineer | 5.25% | 2,962 |
| Customer Field Engineer | 6.39% | 58,135 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Environmental Project Manager | 12.89% | 112,963 |
Similar fire engineer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Gas Engineer | 5.25% | 2,962 |
| Customer Field Engineer | 6.39% | 58,135 |
| Aircraft Designer | 7.54% | 46,747 |
| Chemical Engineering Internship | 8.92% | 99,481 |
| Glass Science Engineer | 10.43% | 27,054 |
| Environmental Project Manager | 12.89% | 112,963 |
