Fire medic demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire medic gender statistics
13.3% of fire medics are women and 86.7% of fire medics are men.
- Male, 86.7%
- Female, 13.3%
Fire medic gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 86.7% |
| Female | 13.3% |
Fire medic gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,869
Female income
$47,171
Fire medic gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire medic positions over time. Currently, 13.3% of fire medics are female.
Fire medic gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.40% | 13.60% |
| 2011 | 84.53% | 15.47% |
| 2012 | 87.79% | 12.21% |
| 2013 | 87.04% | 12.96% |
| 2014 | 83.13% | 16.87% |
| 2015 | 86.00% | 14.00% |
| 2016 | 87.94% | 12.06% |
| 2017 | 80.77% | 19.23% |
| 2018 | 83.85% | 16.15% |
| 2019 | 80.44% | 19.56% |
| 2020 | 79.25% | 20.75% |
| 2021 | 86.73% | 13.27% |
Fire medic related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire medics 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 Medic | 87% | 13% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire medic demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire medics is White, which makes up 71.8% of all fire medics. Comparatively, 12.0% of fire medics are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire medics are Unknown.
- White, 71.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.7%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire medic race
| Fire medic race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire medic race and ethnicity over time
See how fire medic racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire medic race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.48% | 12.42% | 1.52% | 11.46% |
| 2011 | 79.75% | 8.00% | 1.13% | 8.23% |
| 2012 | 75.97% | 10.35% | 0.65% | 9.71% |
| 2013 | 78.73% | 6.47% | 1.61% | 11.97% |
| 2014 | 75.52% | 6.15% | 2.19% | 12.43% |
| 2015 | 69.75% | 7.69% | 2.57% | 16.27% |
| 2016 | 72.14% | 9.97% | 2.18% | 12.78% |
| 2017 | 73.90% | 10.74% | 1.94% | 11.46% |
| 2018 | 78.24% | 7.77% | 0.92% | 10.25% |
| 2019 | 70.68% | 7.69% | 2.53% | 16.97% |
| 2020 | 73.50% | 5.98% | 6.41% | 10.15% |
| 2021 | 71.76% | 5.98% | 1.22% | 11.97% |
Fire medic wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire medics have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire medics have the lowest average salary at $49,201.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,783 |
| White | $53,292 |
| Black or African American | $49,201 |
| Asian | $55,759 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,525 |
Average fire medic age
See how the average age of fire medics varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire medic age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire medic age breakdown
The average age of fire medics is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire medic population.
Fire medic age breakdown
| Fire Medic Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire medic educational attainment
The most common degree for fire medics is bachelor's degree, with 30% of fire medics earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 26% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 26%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Fire medics by degree level
| Fire medic degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 26% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Fire medic wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire medics with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $56,987 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire medics earn a median annual income of $55,713 compared to $50,965 for fire medics with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,965 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $55,713 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,987 |
Fire medic employment statistics
Company size where fire medics work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire medics work.
Fire medic jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 13% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 38% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 16% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Fire medic jobs by company type
Employees with the fire medic job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire medics prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
Fire medic jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 40% |
| Government | 53% |
Fire medic turnover and employment statistics
Fire medic unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire medics between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire medic unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire medic 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 medic tenure
The average fire medic stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 128 fire medics resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire medic tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 21% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 23% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Fire medic LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire medics 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Crew Chief | 4.66% | 75,457 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
| Fire Medic | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire medic jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forestry Crew Chief | 4.66% | 75,457 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Life Guard | 5.88% | 29,752 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire medics
The most common foreign language among fire medics is German at 20.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 20.0% and Breton is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- German, 20.0%
- Dutch, 20.0%
- Breton, 20.0%
- French, 20.0%
- Spanish, 20.0%
Fire medic languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 20.0% |
| Dutch | 20.0% |
| Breton | 20.0% |
| French | 20.0% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |