Fire extinguisher mechanic demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire extinguisher mechanic gender statistics
11.5% of fire extinguisher mechanics are women and 88.5% of fire extinguisher mechanics are men.
- Male, 88.5%
- Female, 11.5%
Fire extinguisher mechanic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.5% |
| Female | 11.5% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic gender pay gap
Women earn 91¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$43,877
Female income
$39,939
Fire extinguisher mechanic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire extinguisher mechanic positions over time. Currently, 11.5% of fire extinguisher mechanics are female.
Fire extinguisher mechanic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89.95% | 10.05% |
| 2011 | 92.77% | 7.23% |
| 2012 | 91.49% | 8.51% |
| 2013 | 89.81% | 10.19% |
| 2014 | 92.93% | 7.07% |
| 2015 | 92.74% | 7.26% |
| 2016 | 89.73% | 10.27% |
| 2017 | 90.92% | 9.08% |
| 2018 | 89.92% | 10.08% |
| 2019 | 89.75% | 10.25% |
| 2020 | 91.46% | 8.54% |
| 2021 | 88.46% | 11.54% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire extinguisher mechanics with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, millwright supervisor and machine repairman have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Mender | 16% | 84% |
| Hydraulic Press Servicer | 22% | 78% |
| Assigner | 34% | 66% |
| Fire Extinguisher Mechanic | 88% | 12% |
| Flooring Mechanic | 99% | 1% |
| Machine Repairman | 100% | 0% |
| Millwright Supervisor | 100% | 0% |
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Fire extinguisher mechanic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire extinguisher mechanics is White, which makes up 63.6% of all fire extinguisher mechanics. Comparatively, 17.4% of fire extinguisher mechanics are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of fire extinguisher mechanics are Black or African American.
- White, 63.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.4%
- Black or African American, 9.6%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
Fire extinguisher mechanic race
| Fire extinguisher mechanic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 63.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic race and ethnicity over time
See how fire extinguisher mechanic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire extinguisher mechanic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.04% | 8.50% | 3.42% | 14.36% |
| 2011 | 69.08% | 9.78% | 3.21% | 15.17% |
| 2012 | 69.45% | 8.55% | 3.98% | 15.23% |
| 2013 | 70.54% | 8.62% | 3.34% | 14.87% |
| 2014 | 69.59% | 8.13% | 3.62% | 15.62% |
| 2015 | 69.81% | 8.42% | 2.66% | 15.73% |
| 2016 | 69.68% | 8.79% | 3.48% | 15.21% |
| 2017 | 68.06% | 8.85% | 3.81% | 15.84% |
| 2018 | 69.11% | 8.97% | 3.10% | 15.66% |
| 2019 | 69.12% | 8.65% | 3.32% | 16.30% |
| 2020 | 66.78% | 7.07% | 3.22% | 18.17% |
| 2021 | 63.60% | 9.56% | 3.16% | 17.45% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic wage gap by race
According to our data, white fire extinguisher mechanics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire extinguisher mechanics have the lowest average salary at $42,683.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $43,695 |
| White | $45,358 |
| Black or African American | $42,683 |
| Asian | $44,140 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $43,549 |
Average fire extinguisher mechanic age
See how the average age of fire extinguisher mechanics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire extinguisher mechanic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 47 | |
| Unknown | 40 | |
| Asian | 41 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39 | 44.5 |
| White | 43 | 44 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 41.5 |
Fire extinguisher mechanic age breakdown
The average age of fire extinguisher mechanics is 40+ years years old, representing 57% of the fire extinguisher mechanic population.
Fire extinguisher mechanic age breakdown
| Fire Extinguisher Mechanic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 57% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 19% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic educational attainment
The most common degree for fire extinguisher mechanics is associate degree, with 40% of fire extinguisher mechanics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 20%.
- Associate, 40%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Fire extinguisher mechanics by degree level
| Fire extinguisher mechanic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Fire extinguisher mechanic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire extinguisher mechanics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $46,666 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire extinguisher mechanics earn a median annual income of $44,181 compared to $41,177 for fire extinguisher mechanics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $41,177 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,181 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,666 |
Fire extinguisher mechanic employment statistics
Company size where fire extinguisher mechanics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire extinguisher mechanics work.
Fire extinguisher mechanic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 36% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 7% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic jobs by company type
Employees with the fire extinguisher mechanic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire extinguisher mechanics prefer to work at government companies over education companies.
Fire extinguisher mechanic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 29% |
| Public | 14% |
| Private | 21% |
| Government | 36% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic turnover and employment statistics
Fire extinguisher mechanic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire extinguisher mechanics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire extinguisher mechanic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire extinguisher mechanic unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.97% |
| 2011 | 9.56% |
| 2012 | 7.53% |
| 2013 | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 4.98% |
| 2015 | 5.13% |
| 2016 | 4.24% |
| 2017 | 4.23% |
| 2018 | 4.43% |
| 2019 | 3.00% |
| 2020 | 5.15% |
| 2021 | 5.45% |
Average fire extinguisher mechanic tenure
The average fire extinguisher mechanic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 106 fire extinguisher mechanics resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire extinguisher mechanic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Fire extinguisher mechanic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire extinguisher mechanics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Installer | 1.73% | 17,000 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Fire Extinguisher Mechanic | 3.56% | - |
| Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 16,908 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Band Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 6,775 |
Similar fire extinguisher mechanic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning Installer | 1.73% | 17,000 |
| Millwright Mechanic | 2.00% | 138,071 |
| Time Lock Expert | 3.52% | 8,594 |
| Repairer Helper | 3.67% | 16,908 |
| Appliance Technician | 3.71% | 74,925 |
| Band Instrument Repairer | 8.86% | 6,775 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire extinguisher mechanics
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire extinguisher mechanic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |