Fire investigation lieutenant demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire investigation lieutenant gender statistics
11.4% of fire investigation lieutenants are women and 88.6% of fire investigation lieutenants are men.
- Male, 88.6%
- Female, 11.4%
Fire investigation lieutenant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.6% |
| Female | 11.4% |
Fire investigation lieutenant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,295
Female income
$51,906
Fire investigation lieutenant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire investigation lieutenant positions over time. Currently, 11.4% of fire investigation lieutenants are female.
Fire investigation lieutenant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.36% | 11.64% |
| 2011 | 86.71% | 13.29% |
| 2012 | 89.56% | 10.44% |
| 2013 | 88.91% | 11.09% |
| 2014 | 85.47% | 14.53% |
| 2015 | 88.00% | 12.00% |
| 2016 | 89.70% | 10.30% |
| 2017 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 86.11% | 13.89% |
| 2019 | 83.08% | 16.92% |
| 2020 | 82.01% | 17.99% |
| 2021 | 88.64% | 11.36% |
Fire investigation lieutenant related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire investigation lieutenants 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 Investigation Lieutenant | 89% | 11% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire investigation lieutenant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire investigation lieutenants is White, which makes up 71.9% of all fire investigation lieutenants. Comparatively, 12.0% of fire investigation lieutenants are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire investigation lieutenants are Unknown.
- White, 71.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire investigation lieutenant race
| Fire investigation lieutenant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire investigation lieutenant race and ethnicity over time
See how fire investigation lieutenant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire investigation lieutenant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.64% | 12.29% | 1.50% | 11.45% |
| 2011 | 79.91% | 7.88% | 1.11% | 8.21% |
| 2012 | 76.13% | 10.23% | 0.63% | 9.70% |
| 2013 | 78.89% | 6.35% | 1.59% | 11.96% |
| 2014 | 75.68% | 6.03% | 2.17% | 12.41% |
| 2015 | 69.91% | 7.57% | 2.55% | 16.26% |
| 2016 | 72.30% | 9.84% | 2.16% | 12.76% |
| 2017 | 74.06% | 10.62% | 1.92% | 11.45% |
| 2018 | 78.40% | 7.64% | 0.90% | 10.23% |
| 2019 | 70.84% | 7.56% | 2.51% | 16.95% |
| 2020 | 73.66% | 5.85% | 6.39% | 10.14% |
| 2021 | 71.92% | 5.86% | 1.20% | 11.95% |
Fire investigation lieutenant wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,228 |
| White | $53,446 |
| Black or African American | $52,723 |
| Asian | $53,585 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,498 |
Average fire investigation lieutenant age
See how the average age of fire investigation lieutenants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire investigation lieutenant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire investigation lieutenant age breakdown
The average age of fire investigation lieutenants is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire investigation lieutenant population.
Fire investigation lieutenant age breakdown
| Fire Investigation Lieutenant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire investigation lieutenant educational attainment
The most common degree for fire investigation lieutenants is bachelor's degree, with 54% of fire investigation lieutenants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 54%
- Associate, 30%
- High School Diploma, 8%
- Master's, 6%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fire investigation lieutenants by degree level
| Fire investigation lieutenant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 54% |
| Associate | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 8% |
| Master's | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fire investigation lieutenant wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,166 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,866 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,262 |
Fire investigation lieutenant employment statistics
Company size where fire investigation lieutenants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire investigation lieutenants work.
Fire investigation lieutenant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 30% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Fire investigation lieutenant jobs by company type
Employees with the fire investigation lieutenant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire investigation lieutenants prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Fire investigation lieutenant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 28% |
| Government | 48% |
Fire investigation lieutenant turnover and employment statistics
Fire investigation lieutenant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire investigation lieutenants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire investigation lieutenant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire investigation lieutenant 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 investigation lieutenant tenure
The average fire investigation lieutenant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 133 fire investigation lieutenants resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire investigation lieutenant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 25% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 28% |
Fire investigation lieutenant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire investigation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Fighter | 4.66% | 3,393 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 5.54% | 103,534 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Observer | 6.63% | 435 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Investigation Lieutenant | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire investigation lieutenant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Fighter | 4.66% | 3,393 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 5.54% | 103,534 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Observer | 6.63% | 435 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire investigation lieutenants
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire investigation lieutenant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |