Fire management officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire management officer gender statistics
27.7% of fire management officers are women and 72.3% of fire management officers are men.
- Male, 72.3%
- Female, 27.7%
Fire management officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 72.3% |
| Female | 27.7% |
Fire management officer gender pay gap
Women earn 95¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$85,570
Female income
$81,002
Fire management officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire management officer positions over time. Currently, 27.7% of fire management officers are female.
Fire management officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.02% | 23.98% |
| 2011 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2012 | 73.37% | 26.63% |
| 2013 | 76.24% | 23.76% |
| 2014 | 74.50% | 25.50% |
| 2015 | 74.52% | 25.48% |
| 2016 | 74.03% | 25.97% |
| 2017 | 75.10% | 24.90% |
| 2018 | 75.40% | 24.60% |
| 2019 | 71.27% | 28.73% |
| 2020 | 73.68% | 26.32% |
| 2021 | 72.31% | 27.69% |
Fire management officer related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire management officers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, precision crop manager and chemical compounder have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Feed Research Aide | 13% | 87% |
| Taste Tester | 15% | 85% |
| Formula Technician | 27% | 73% |
| Fire Management Officer | 72% | 28% |
| Hot Cell Technician | 97% | 3% |
| Chemical Compounder | 98% | 2% |
| Precision Crop Manager | 98% | 2% |
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Fire management officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire management officers is White, which makes up 57.2% of all fire management officers. Comparatively, 17.9% of fire management officers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.6% of fire management officers are Asian.
- White, 57.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.9%
- Asian, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 7.0%
- Unknown, 6.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Fire management officer race
| Fire management officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.9% |
| Asian | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.0% |
| Unknown | 6.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Fire management officer race and ethnicity over time
See how fire management officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire management officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.01% | 5.21% | 8.75% | 13.88% |
| 2011 | 65.10% | 6.98% | 10.17% | 13.15% |
| 2012 | 66.82% | 6.06% | 10.13% | 12.69% |
| 2013 | 64.68% | 6.79% | 10.21% | 14.03% |
| 2014 | 64.85% | 6.65% | 10.48% | 13.75% |
| 2015 | 63.49% | 6.46% | 10.08% | 15.41% |
| 2016 | 64.02% | 7.05% | 10.15% | 14.66% |
| 2017 | 61.79% | 5.71% | 10.72% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 62.55% | 5.40% | 11.70% | 15.62% |
| 2019 | 63.94% | 5.09% | 10.28% | 15.81% |
| 2020 | 59.68% | 7.26% | 10.78% | 15.04% |
| 2021 | 57.22% | 6.98% | 10.59% | 17.87% |
Fire management officer wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown fire management officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian fire management officers have the lowest average salary at $84,258.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $88,045 |
| White | $85,429 |
| Black or African American | $84,424 |
| Asian | $84,258 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $85,748 |
Average fire management officer age
See how the average age of fire management officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire management officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Unknown | 35 | 34 |
| Asian | 30 | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33 | 33 |
| White | 37 | 35 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 39 |
Fire management officer age breakdown
The average age of fire management officers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the fire management officer population.
Fire management officer age breakdown
| Fire Management Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 26% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Fire management officer educational attainment
The most common degree for fire management officers is bachelor's degree, with 60% of fire management officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 15%
- High School Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Fire management officers by degree level
| Fire management officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 15% |
| High School Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Fire management officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire management officers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $92,804 annually. With a Associate degree, fire management officers earn a median annual income of $82,462 compared to $78,552 for fire management officers with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $92,804 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $74,909 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,552 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $82,462 |
Fire management officer employment statistics
Company size where fire management officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire management officers work.
Fire management officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 23% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 36% |
Fire management officer jobs by company type
Employees with the fire management officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire management officers prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire management officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 24% |
| Private | 38% |
| Government | 33% |
Fire management officer turnover and employment statistics
Fire management officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire management officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire management officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire management officer unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.78% |
| 2011 | 6.41% |
| 2012 | 6.49% |
| 2013 | 6.74% |
| 2014 | 6.13% |
| 2015 | 4.16% |
| 2016 | 4.16% |
| 2017 | 4.43% |
| 2018 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 3.68% |
| 2020 | 3.86% |
| 2021 | 4.42% |
Average fire management officer tenure
The average fire management officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,014 fire management officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire management officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 17% |
| 1-2 years | 42% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 10% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 11% |
Fire management officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire management officers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Research Assistant | 5.71% | 46,210 |
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | 19,004 |
| Fire Management Officer | 8.16% | - |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Similar fire management officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bacteriology Research Assistant | 5.71% | 46,210 |
| Agricultural Specialist | 7.88% | 19,004 |
| Colorist Formulator | 9.49% | 69 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire management officers
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Fire management officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
