Fire prevention captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire prevention captain gender statistics
28.9% of fire prevention captains are women and 71.1% of fire prevention captains are men.
- Male, 71.1%
- Female, 28.9%
Fire prevention captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 71.1% |
| Female | 28.9% |
Fire prevention captain gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,125
Female income
$55,024
Fire prevention captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire prevention captain positions over time. Currently, 28.9% of fire prevention captains are female.
Fire prevention captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.03% | 35.97% |
| 2011 | 77.26% | 22.74% |
| 2012 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2013 | 63.20% | 36.80% |
| 2014 | 65.96% | 34.04% |
| 2015 | 75.85% | 24.15% |
| 2016 | 70.46% | 29.54% |
| 2017 | 72.45% | 27.55% |
| 2018 | 65.18% | 34.82% |
| 2019 | 74.15% | 25.85% |
| 2020 | 68.68% | 31.32% |
| 2021 | 71.11% | 28.89% |
Fire prevention captain related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Captain | 71% | 29% |
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Fire prevention captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire prevention captains is White, which makes up 81.7% of all fire prevention captains. Comparatively, 6.4% of fire prevention captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of fire prevention captains are Unknown.
- White, 81.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fire prevention captain race
| Fire prevention captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fire prevention captain race and ethnicity over time
See how fire prevention captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire prevention captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.07% | 6.04% | 0.62% | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 85.92% | 5.16% | 0.31% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 87.70% | 5.06% | 1.08% | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 86.75% | 4.07% | 1.05% | 5.12% |
| 2014 | 85.60% | 5.40% | 1.47% | 4.58% |
| 2015 | 86.53% | 3.56% | 0.46% | 6.50% |
| 2016 | 84.52% | 5.16% | 1.13% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 86.43% | 4.07% | 0.90% | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 87.38% | 3.54% | 0.92% | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 87.90% | 3.17% | 0.58% | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 86.06% | 2.59% | 0.60% | 4.18% |
| 2021 | 81.69% | 3.28% | 2.07% | 6.39% |
Fire prevention captain wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fire prevention captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fire prevention captains have the lowest average salary at $53,867.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,555 |
| White | $53,867 |
| Black or African American | $56,064 |
| Asian | $55,312 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,012 |
Average fire prevention captain age
See how the average age of fire prevention captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire prevention captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Fire prevention captain age breakdown
The average age of fire prevention captains is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the fire prevention captain population.
Fire prevention captain age breakdown
| Fire Prevention Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Fire prevention captain educational attainment
The most common degree for fire prevention captains is bachelor's degree, with 45% of fire prevention captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 45%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 10%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Fire prevention captains by degree level
| Fire prevention captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 45% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 10% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Fire prevention captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire prevention captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,973 annually. With a Associate degree, fire prevention captains earn a median annual income of $55,904 compared to $51,265 for fire prevention captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,265 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,973 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,904 |
Fire prevention captain turnover and employment statistics
Fire prevention captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire prevention captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire prevention captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire prevention captain unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average fire prevention captain tenure
The average fire prevention captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 49 fire prevention captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire prevention captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 20% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 26% |
Fire prevention captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire prevention captains 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Captain | 6.87% | - |
| Assistant Director Of Security | 6.90% | 59,928 |
| Police Commanding Officer | 10.94% | 56,303 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Similar fire prevention captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Director Of Security | 6.90% | 59,928 |
| Police Commanding Officer | 10.94% | 56,303 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire prevention captains
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire prevention captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |