Fire extinguisher inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire extinguisher inspector gender statistics
15.5% of fire extinguisher inspectors are women and 84.5% of fire extinguisher inspectors are men.
- Male, 84.5%
- Female, 15.5%
Fire extinguisher inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 84.5% |
| Female | 15.5% |
Fire extinguisher inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,999
Female income
$45,454
Fire extinguisher inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire extinguisher inspector positions over time. Currently, 15.5% of fire extinguisher inspectors are female.
Fire extinguisher inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 84.12% | 15.88% |
| 2011 | 81.99% | 18.01% |
| 2012 | 85.70% | 14.30% |
| 2013 | 84.84% | 15.16% |
| 2014 | 80.42% | 19.58% |
| 2015 | 83.66% | 16.34% |
| 2016 | 85.87% | 14.13% |
| 2017 | 77.77% | 22.23% |
| 2018 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2019 | 77.42% | 22.58% |
| 2020 | 76.09% | 23.91% |
| 2021 | 84.48% | 15.52% |
Fire extinguisher inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire extinguisher 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 Extinguisher Inspector | 84% | 16% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire extinguisher inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire extinguisher inspectors is White, which makes up 71.1% of all fire extinguisher inspectors. Comparatively, 12.1% of fire extinguisher inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.5% of fire extinguisher inspectors are Unknown.
- White, 71.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Unknown, 7.5%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.2%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire extinguisher inspector race
| Fire extinguisher inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 7.5% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire extinguisher inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how fire extinguisher inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire extinguisher inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.77% | 12.34% | 1.51% | 11.59% |
| 2011 | 79.05% | 7.93% | 1.12% | 8.36% |
| 2012 | 75.27% | 10.27% | 0.64% | 9.84% |
| 2013 | 78.03% | 6.40% | 1.60% | 12.10% |
| 2014 | 74.82% | 6.08% | 2.18% | 12.56% |
| 2015 | 69.05% | 7.62% | 2.56% | 16.40% |
| 2016 | 71.44% | 9.89% | 2.17% | 12.91% |
| 2017 | 73.19% | 10.67% | 1.93% | 11.59% |
| 2018 | 77.54% | 7.69% | 0.91% | 10.38% |
| 2019 | 69.98% | 7.61% | 2.52% | 17.10% |
| 2020 | 72.80% | 5.90% | 6.40% | 10.28% |
| 2021 | 71.05% | 5.91% | 1.21% | 12.10% |
Fire extinguisher inspector wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire extinguisher inspectors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire extinguisher inspectors have the lowest average salary at $47,083.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,931 |
| White | $50,333 |
| Black or African American | $47,083 |
| Asian | $52,273 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,517 |
Average fire extinguisher inspector age
See how the average age of fire extinguisher inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire extinguisher inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire extinguisher inspector age breakdown
The average age of fire extinguisher inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire extinguisher inspector population.
Fire extinguisher inspector age breakdown
| Fire Extinguisher Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire extinguisher inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for fire extinguisher inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 42% of fire extinguisher 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 21%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- High School Diploma, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fire extinguisher inspectors by degree level
| Fire extinguisher inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| High School Diploma | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fire extinguisher inspector wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire extinguisher inspectors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $53,233 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire extinguisher inspectors earn a median annual income of $52,237 compared to $48,490 for fire extinguisher inspectors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $48,490 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $52,237 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,233 |
Fire extinguisher inspector employment statistics
Most fire extinguisher inspectors work for a private in the education industry.
Company size where fire extinguisher inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire extinguisher inspectors work.
Fire extinguisher inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 4% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 44% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 8% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 12% |
| > 10,000 employees | 20% |
Fire extinguisher inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the fire extinguisher inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire extinguisher inspectors prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Fire extinguisher inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 22% |
| Public | 9% |
| Private | 61% |
| Government | 9% |
Fire extinguisher inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire extinguisher inspectors are education, construction and professional.
Fire extinguisher inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 23% |
| Construction | 18% |
| Professional | 14% |
| Finance | 9% |
| Government | 9% |
| Technology | 9% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Retail | 5% |
Fire extinguisher inspector turnover and employment statistics
Fire extinguisher inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire extinguisher inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire extinguisher inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire extinguisher 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 extinguisher inspector tenure
The average fire extinguisher inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 61 fire extinguisher inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire extinguisher inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 27% |
| 1-2 years | 41% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 5% |
Fire extinguisher inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire extinguisher 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Fire Specialist | 4.66% | 5,716 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 5.54% | 103,534 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Guard Driver | 6.63% | 50,063 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Extinguisher Inspector | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire extinguisher inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Fire Specialist | 4.66% | 5,716 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 5.54% | 103,534 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Guard Driver | 6.63% | 50,063 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire extinguisher inspectors
The most common foreign language among fire extinguisher inspectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Lithuanian at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Lithuanian, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
Fire extinguisher inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Lithuanian | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |