Fire protection specialist demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire protection specialist gender statistics
7.7% of fire protection specialists are women and 92.3% of fire protection specialists are men.
- Male, 92.3%
- Female, 7.7%
Fire protection specialist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 92.3% |
| Female | 7.7% |
Fire protection specialist gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,904
Female income
$54,997
Fire protection specialist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire protection specialist positions over time. Currently, 7.7% of fire protection specialists are female.
Fire protection specialist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 94.70% | 5.30% |
| 2011 | 94.54% | 5.46% |
| 2012 | 93.87% | 6.13% |
| 2013 | 93.53% | 6.47% |
| 2014 | 94.30% | 5.70% |
| 2015 | 93.90% | 6.10% |
| 2016 | 93.20% | 6.80% |
| 2017 | 93.62% | 6.38% |
| 2018 | 93.15% | 6.85% |
| 2019 | 94.23% | 5.77% |
| 2020 | 93.51% | 6.49% |
| 2021 | 92.34% | 7.66% |
Fire protection specialist related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire protection specialists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, senior electronics design engineer and refrigeration engineer have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic Engineer | 11% | 89% |
| Fire Protection Specialist | 92% | 8% |
| Machine Tool Designer | 99% | 1% |
| Refrigeration Engineer | 99% | 1% |
| Senior Electronics Design Engineer | 99% | 1% |
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Fire protection specialist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire protection specialists is White, which makes up 69.1% of all fire protection specialists. Comparatively, 12.2% of fire protection specialists are Hispanic or Latino and 9.6% of fire protection specialists are Asian.
- White, 69.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.2%
- Asian, 9.6%
- Black or African American, 4.9%
- Unknown, 4.0%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Fire protection specialist race
| Fire protection specialist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 69.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.2% |
| Asian | 9.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.9% |
| Unknown | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Fire protection specialist race and ethnicity over time
See how fire protection specialist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire protection specialist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.99% | 4.79% | 9.28% | 8.14% |
| 2011 | 77.43% | 4.94% | 6.74% | 9.43% |
| 2012 | 77.15% | 4.05% | 8.04% | 8.96% |
| 2013 | 76.22% | 5.02% | 7.85% | 9.01% |
| 2014 | 74.81% | 5.10% | 8.75% | 9.34% |
| 2015 | 74.64% | 5.60% | 8.20% | 10.04% |
| 2016 | 73.73% | 4.78% | 8.88% | 10.06% |
| 2017 | 73.01% | 4.29% | 9.54% | 11.07% |
| 2018 | 72.99% | 4.36% | 10.26% | 10.07% |
| 2019 | 70.79% | 4.54% | 11.57% | 10.94% |
| 2020 | 70.94% | 5.02% | 9.49% | 10.91% |
| 2021 | 69.13% | 4.94% | 9.62% | 12.15% |
Fire protection specialist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire protection specialists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire protection specialists have the lowest average salary at $55,298.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $57,624 |
| White | $55,445 |
| Black or African American | $55,298 |
| Asian | $60,203 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $56,096 |
Average fire protection specialist age
See how the average age of fire protection specialists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire protection specialist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 41 | 37 |
| White | 42.5 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 40 | 39 |
| Asian | 38 | 34 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40.5 | 40.5 |
Fire protection specialist age breakdown
The average age of fire protection specialists is 40+ years years old, representing 53% of the fire protection specialist population.
Fire protection specialist age breakdown
| Fire Protection Specialist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 53% |
| 30-40 years | 30% |
| 20-30 years | 18% |
Fire protection specialist educational attainment
The most common degree for fire protection specialists is bachelor's degree, with 38% of fire protection specialists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 37% and associate degree degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 38%
- Associate, 37%
- High School Diploma, 16%
- Master's, 5%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Fire protection specialists by degree level
| Fire protection specialist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 38% |
| Associate | 37% |
| High School Diploma | 16% |
| Master's | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Fire protection specialist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire protection specialists with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $67,013 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire protection specialists earn a median annual income of $57,858 compared to $46,605 for fire protection specialists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $67,013 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,858 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $46,605 |
Fire protection specialist employment statistics
Most fire protection specialists work for a private in the construction industry.
Company size where fire protection specialists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire protection specialists work.
Fire protection specialist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Fire protection specialist jobs by company type
Employees with the fire protection specialist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire protection specialists prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire protection specialist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 21% |
| Private | 59% |
| Government | 18% |
Fire protection specialist jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire protection specialists are construction, government and technology.
Fire protection specialist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Construction | 16% |
| Government | 15% |
| Technology | 11% |
| Utilities | 8% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Energy | 3% |
| Automotive | 3% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Fire protection specialist turnover and employment statistics
Fire protection specialist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire protection specialists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire protection specialist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire protection specialist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.89% |
| 2011 | 4.17% |
| 2012 | 3.90% |
| 2013 | 3.52% |
| 2014 | 3.01% |
| 2015 | 2.38% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 2.07% |
| 2018 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 2.26% |
| 2020 | 3.20% |
| 2021 | 2.82% |
Average fire protection specialist tenure
The average fire protection specialist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 494 fire protection specialists resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire protection specialist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 26% |
| 3-4 years | 23% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Fire protection specialist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire protection 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Protection Specialist | 3.67% | - |
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Permaculture Designer | 6.39% | 43,786 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Similar fire protection specialist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Wind Energy Engineer | 5.25% | 6,708 |
| Permaculture Designer | 6.39% | 43,786 |
| Aviation Consultant | 7.54% | 5,768 |
| Associate Process Engineer | 8.92% | 57,344 |
| Materials Development Engineer | 10.43% | 104,788 |
| Hydrologic Engineer | 12.89% | 25,427 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire protection specialists
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Fire protection specialist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
