Fire prevention specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire prevention specialist gender statistics
14.6% of fire prevention specialists are women and 85.4% of fire prevention specialists are men.
- Male, 85.4%
- Female, 14.6%
Fire prevention specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 85.4% |
| Female | 14.6% |
Fire prevention specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,687
Female income
$51,989
Fire prevention specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire prevention specialist positions over time. Currently, 14.6% of fire prevention specialists are female.
Fire prevention specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.05% | 14.95% |
| 2011 | 83.03% | 16.97% |
| 2012 | 86.55% | 13.45% |
| 2013 | 85.74% | 14.26% |
| 2014 | 81.53% | 18.47% |
| 2015 | 84.62% | 15.38% |
| 2016 | 86.72% | 13.28% |
| 2017 | 78.99% | 21.01% |
| 2018 | 82.30% | 17.70% |
| 2019 | 78.65% | 21.35% |
| 2020 | 77.38% | 22.62% |
| 2021 | 85.40% | 14.60% |
Fire prevention specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire prevention specialists 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 Specialist | 85% | 15% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire prevention specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire prevention specialists is White, which makes up 71.4% of all fire prevention specialists. Comparatively, 12.3% of fire prevention specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire prevention specialists 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 specialist race
| Fire prevention specialist 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 specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how fire prevention specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire prevention specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.12% | 12.42% | 1.52% | 11.83% |
| 2011 | 79.39% | 8.01% | 1.13% | 8.60% |
| 2012 | 75.61% | 10.35% | 0.65% | 10.08% |
| 2013 | 78.37% | 6.47% | 1.61% | 12.34% |
| 2014 | 75.16% | 6.16% | 2.19% | 12.80% |
| 2015 | 69.39% | 7.69% | 2.58% | 16.64% |
| 2016 | 71.78% | 9.97% | 2.18% | 13.15% |
| 2017 | 73.53% | 10.75% | 1.94% | 11.83% |
| 2018 | 77.88% | 7.77% | 0.92% | 10.62% |
| 2019 | 70.32% | 7.69% | 2.53% | 17.34% |
| 2020 | 73.14% | 5.98% | 6.41% | 10.52% |
| 2021 | 71.40% | 5.99% | 1.22% | 12.34% |
Fire prevention specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire prevention specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire prevention specialists have the lowest average salary at $53,070.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,548 |
| White | $53,938 |
| Black or African American | $53,070 |
| Asian | $53,967 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,916 |
Average fire prevention specialist age
See how the average age of fire prevention specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire prevention specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire prevention specialist age breakdown
The average age of fire prevention specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire prevention specialist population.
Fire prevention specialist age breakdown
| Fire Prevention Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire prevention specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for fire prevention specialists is bachelor's degree, with 42% of fire prevention specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 35% and associate degree degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 42%
- Associate, 35%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Master's, 2%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Fire prevention specialists by degree level
| Fire prevention specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 42% |
| Associate | 35% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Master's | 2% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Fire prevention specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire prevention specialists with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $55,119 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire prevention specialists earn a median annual income of $54,561 compared to $51,747 for fire prevention specialists with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,747 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,561 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,119 |
Fire prevention specialist employment statistics
Most fire prevention specialists work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire prevention specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire prevention specialists work.
Fire prevention specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 4% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 18% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Fire prevention specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the fire prevention specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire prevention specialists prefer to work at private companies over government companies.
Fire prevention specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 50% |
| Government | 25% |
Fire prevention specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire prevention specialists are government, technology and construction.
Fire prevention specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 24% |
| Technology | 13% |
| Construction | 13% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Transportation | 4% |
| Automotive | 4% |
| Education | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
Fire prevention specialist turnover and employment statistics
Fire prevention specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire prevention specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire prevention specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire prevention specialist 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 specialist tenure
The average fire prevention specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 153 fire prevention specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire prevention specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 23% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 12% |
Fire prevention specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire prevention specialists 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 Fire Warden | 4.66% | 3,547 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 5.54% | 103,534 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 5.88% | 36,332 |
| Receptionist/Security Officer | 6.63% | 127,899 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
| Fire Prevention Specialist | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire prevention specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Forest Fire Warden | 4.66% | 3,547 |
| Loss Prevention Agent | 5.54% | 103,534 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 5.88% | 36,332 |
| Receptionist/Security Officer | 6.63% | 127,899 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire prevention specialists
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Fire prevention specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |