Fire prevention officer demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire prevention officer demographics by:
Fire prevention officer gender statistics
22.3% of fire prevention officers are women and 77.7% of fire prevention officers are men.
- Male, 77.7%
- Female, 22.3%
Fire prevention officer gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.7% |
| Female | 22.3% |
Fire prevention officer gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,323
Female income
$40,013
Fire prevention officer gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire prevention officer positions over time. Currently, 22.3% of fire prevention officers are female.
Fire prevention officer gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.62% | 28.38% |
| 2011 | 82.81% | 17.19% |
| 2012 | 81.58% | 18.42% |
| 2013 | 70.88% | 29.12% |
| 2014 | 73.31% | 26.69% |
| 2015 | 81.66% | 18.34% |
| 2016 | 77.18% | 22.82% |
| 2017 | 78.85% | 21.15% |
| 2018 | 72.63% | 27.37% |
| 2019 | 80.26% | 19.74% |
| 2020 | 75.66% | 24.34% |
| 2021 | 77.73% | 22.27% |
Fire prevention officer related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 78% | 22% |
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Fire prevention officer demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire prevention officers is White, which makes up 76.6% of all fire prevention officers. Comparatively, 8.3% of fire prevention officers are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of fire prevention officers are Black or African American.
- White, 76.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Fire prevention officer race
| Fire prevention officer race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Fire prevention officer race and ethnicity over time
See how fire prevention officer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire prevention officer race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.96% | 8.67% | 0.81% | 7.93% |
| 2011 | 80.80% | 7.80% | 0.51% | 7.53% |
| 2012 | 82.59% | 7.69% | 1.28% | 5.15% |
| 2013 | 81.63% | 6.70% | 1.25% | 7.01% |
| 2014 | 80.48% | 8.03% | 1.67% | 6.48% |
| 2015 | 81.42% | 6.19% | 0.66% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 79.40% | 7.79% | 1.32% | 8.51% |
| 2017 | 81.31% | 6.70% | 1.10% | 7.02% |
| 2018 | 82.27% | 6.17% | 1.12% | 6.97% |
| 2019 | 82.78% | 5.80% | 0.77% | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 80.94% | 5.22% | 0.79% | 6.08% |
| 2021 | 76.58% | 5.91% | 2.27% | 8.28% |
Fire prevention officer wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fire prevention officers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fire prevention officers have the lowest average salary at $38,654.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $40,642 |
| White | $38,654 |
| Black or African American | $41,250 |
| Asian | $40,354 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $46,077 |
Average fire prevention officer age
See how the average age of fire prevention officers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire prevention officer age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Fire prevention officer age breakdown
The average age of fire prevention officers is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the fire prevention officer population.
Fire prevention officer age breakdown
| Fire Prevention Officer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Fire prevention officer educational attainment
The most common degree for fire prevention officers is bachelor's degree, with 35% of fire prevention officers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 35%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 18%
- Master's, 8%
- Other Degrees, 14%
Fire prevention officers by degree level
| Fire prevention officer degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 35% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 18% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 14% |
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Fire prevention officer wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire prevention officers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $49,830 annually. With a Associate degree, fire prevention officers earn a median annual income of $41,059 compared to $35,663 for fire prevention officers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,663 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,830 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $41,059 |
Fire prevention officer employment statistics
Most fire prevention officers work for a private in the retail industry.
Company size where fire prevention officers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire prevention officers work.
Fire prevention officer jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 16% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Fire prevention officer jobs by company type
Employees with the fire prevention officer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire prevention officers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire prevention officer jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 7% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 55% |
| Government | 11% |
Fire prevention officer jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire prevention officers are retail, professional and government.
Fire prevention officer industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Retail | 27% |
| Fortune 500 | 15% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Government | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 5% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Fire prevention officer turnover and employment statistics
Fire prevention officer unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire prevention officers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire prevention officer unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire prevention officer 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 officer tenure
The average fire prevention officer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 fire prevention officers resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire prevention officer tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 22% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 9% |
Fire prevention officer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire prevention 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Prevention Officer | 6.87% | - |
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Operations Lieutenant | 10.94% | 56,786 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Similar fire prevention officer jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Museum Security Chief | 6.90% | 57,362 |
| Operations Lieutenant | 10.94% | 56,786 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire prevention officers
The most common foreign language among fire prevention officers is Spanish at 59.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 9.1% and Filipino is the third-most popular at 4.5%.
- Spanish, 59.1%
- Chinese, 9.1%
- Filipino, 4.5%
- French, 4.5%
- Mandarin, 4.5%
- Other, 18.3%
Fire prevention officer languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 59.1% |
| Chinese | 9.1% |
| Filipino | 4.5% |
| French | 4.5% |
| Mandarin | 4.5% |
| Other | 18.3% |
