Fire investigator demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire investigator gender statistics
12.5% of fire investigators are women and 87.5% of fire investigators are men.
- Male, 87.5%
- Female, 12.5%
Fire investigator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 87.5% |
| Female | 12.5% |
Fire investigator gender pay gap
Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$65,379
Female income
$61,338
Fire investigator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire investigator positions over time. Currently, 12.5% of fire investigators are female.
Fire investigator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 87.20% | 12.80% |
| 2011 | 85.41% | 14.59% |
| 2012 | 88.51% | 11.49% |
| 2013 | 87.80% | 12.20% |
| 2014 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2015 | 86.81% | 13.19% |
| 2016 | 88.65% | 11.35% |
| 2017 | 81.81% | 18.19% |
| 2018 | 84.76% | 15.24% |
| 2019 | 81.51% | 18.49% |
| 2020 | 80.36% | 19.64% |
| 2021 | 87.50% | 12.50% |
Fire investigator related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire investigators 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 Investigator | 88% | 13% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire investigator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire investigators is White, which makes up 71.7% of all fire investigators. Comparatively, 12.1% of fire investigators are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire investigators are Unknown.
- White, 71.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.1%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire investigator race
| Fire investigator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.1% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire investigator race and ethnicity over time
See how fire investigator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire investigator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.38% | 12.38% | 1.52% | 11.60% |
| 2011 | 79.66% | 7.97% | 1.12% | 8.37% |
| 2012 | 75.88% | 10.31% | 0.64% | 9.86% |
| 2013 | 78.64% | 6.43% | 1.61% | 12.11% |
| 2014 | 75.42% | 6.12% | 2.18% | 12.57% |
| 2015 | 69.65% | 7.65% | 2.57% | 16.41% |
| 2016 | 72.05% | 9.93% | 2.18% | 12.92% |
| 2017 | 73.80% | 10.71% | 1.93% | 11.60% |
| 2018 | 78.15% | 7.73% | 0.92% | 10.39% |
| 2019 | 70.58% | 7.65% | 2.53% | 17.11% |
| 2020 | 73.41% | 5.94% | 6.40% | 10.29% |
| 2021 | 71.66% | 5.95% | 1.21% | 12.11% |
Fire investigator wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $65,180 |
| White | $65,830 |
| Black or African American | $63,695 |
| Asian | $66,242 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,982 |
Average fire investigator age
See how the average age of fire investigators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire investigator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire investigator age breakdown
The average age of fire investigators is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire investigator population.
Fire investigator age breakdown
| Fire Investigator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire investigator educational attainment
The most common degree for fire investigators is bachelor's degree, with 44% of fire investigators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 44%
- Associate, 38%
- Master's, 12%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 3%
Fire investigators by degree level
| Fire investigator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 44% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Master's | 12% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 3% |
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Fire investigator wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $62,083 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $67,087 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $68,283 |
Fire investigator employment statistics
Most fire investigators work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire investigators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire investigators work.
Fire investigator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 12% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 28% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Fire investigator jobs by company type
Employees with the fire investigator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire investigators prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire investigator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 6% |
| Private | 53% |
| Government | 34% |
Fire investigator jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire investigators are government, professional and insurance.
Fire investigator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 29% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Insurance | 13% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Construction | 4% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Fire investigator turnover and employment statistics
Fire investigator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire investigators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire investigator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire investigator 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 investigator tenure
The average fire investigator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 313 fire investigators resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire investigator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 30% |
Fire investigator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire investigators 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 Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security Guard | 6.63% | 101,728 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Investigator | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire investigator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wildland Fire Fighter | 4.66% | 3,393 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security Guard | 6.63% | 101,728 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire investigators
- Spanish, 75.0%
- German, 25.0%
Fire investigator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| German | 25.0% |