Fire prevention inspector demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire prevention inspector demographics by:
Fire prevention inspector gender statistics
11.4% of fire prevention inspectors are women and 88.6% of fire prevention inspectors are men.
- Male, 88.6%
- Female, 11.4%
Fire prevention inspector gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 88.6% |
| Female | 11.4% |
Fire prevention inspector gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$48,659
Female income
$43,672
Fire prevention inspector gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire prevention inspector positions over time. Currently, 11.4% of fire prevention inspectors are female.
Fire prevention inspector gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.29% | 11.71% |
| 2011 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2012 | 89.50% | 10.50% |
| 2013 | 88.85% | 11.15% |
| 2014 | 85.39% | 14.61% |
| 2015 | 87.93% | 12.07% |
| 2016 | 89.64% | 10.36% |
| 2017 | 83.28% | 16.72% |
| 2018 | 86.03% | 13.97% |
| 2019 | 82.99% | 17.01% |
| 2020 | 81.92% | 18.08% |
| 2021 | 88.57% | 11.43% |
Fire prevention inspector related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire prevention inspectors 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 Prevention Inspector | 89% | 11% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire prevention inspector demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire prevention inspectors is White, which makes up 71.4% of all fire prevention inspectors. Comparatively, 12.3% of fire prevention inspectors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire prevention inspectors are Unknown.
- White, 71.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.3%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire prevention inspector race
| Fire prevention inspector race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.3% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire prevention inspector race and ethnicity over time
See how fire prevention inspector racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire prevention inspector race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.15% | 12.41% | 1.52% | 11.81% |
| 2011 | 79.42% | 8.00% | 1.13% | 8.58% |
| 2012 | 75.64% | 10.35% | 0.65% | 10.06% |
| 2013 | 78.40% | 6.47% | 1.61% | 12.32% |
| 2014 | 75.19% | 6.15% | 2.19% | 12.77% |
| 2015 | 69.42% | 7.69% | 2.57% | 16.62% |
| 2016 | 71.81% | 9.96% | 2.18% | 13.13% |
| 2017 | 73.56% | 10.74% | 1.94% | 11.81% |
| 2018 | 77.91% | 7.76% | 0.92% | 10.60% |
| 2019 | 70.35% | 7.68% | 2.53% | 17.32% |
| 2020 | 73.17% | 5.97% | 6.41% | 10.50% |
| 2021 | 71.43% | 5.98% | 1.22% | 12.31% |
Fire prevention inspector wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,584 |
| White | $49,028 |
| Black or African American | $45,452 |
| Asian | $51,178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,232 |
Average fire prevention inspector age
See how the average age of fire prevention inspectors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire prevention inspector age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire prevention inspector age breakdown
The average age of fire prevention inspectors is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire prevention inspector population.
Fire prevention inspector age breakdown
| Fire Prevention Inspector Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire prevention inspector educational attainment
The most common degree for fire prevention inspectors is bachelor's degree, with 46% of fire prevention inspectors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 32% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 46%
- Associate, 32%
- High School Diploma, 9%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fire prevention inspectors by degree level
| Fire prevention inspector degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 46% |
| Associate | 32% |
| High School Diploma | 9% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fire prevention inspector wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,996 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $51,137 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,245 |
Fire prevention inspector employment statistics
Most fire prevention inspectors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire prevention inspectors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire prevention inspectors work.
Fire prevention inspector jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 10% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 10% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 40% |
| > 10,000 employees | 13% |
Fire prevention inspector jobs by company type
Employees with the fire prevention inspector job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire prevention inspectors prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire prevention inspector jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 10% |
| Private | 48% |
| Government | 38% |
Fire prevention inspector jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire prevention inspectors are government, utilities and energy.
Fire prevention inspector industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 33% |
| Utilities | 13% |
| Energy | 10% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
Fire prevention inspector turnover and employment statistics
Fire prevention inspector unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire prevention inspectors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire prevention inspector unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire prevention inspector 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 prevention inspector tenure
The average fire prevention inspector stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 112 fire prevention inspectors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire prevention inspector tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 7% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 24% |
| 8-10 years | 10% |
| 11+ years | 20% |
Fire prevention inspector LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire prevention inspectors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Firefighter | 4.66% | 494 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 5.54% | 62,658 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 27,819 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Prevention Inspector | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire prevention inspector jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Firefighter | 4.66% | 494 |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 5.54% | 62,658 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 27,819 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire prevention inspectors
The most common foreign language among fire prevention inspectors is Spanish at 50.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 25.0% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Spanish, 50.0%
- Portuguese, 25.0%
- Arabic, 25.0%
Fire prevention inspector languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 50.0% |
| Portuguese | 25.0% |
| Arabic | 25.0% |
