Fire safety director demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire safety director gender statistics
10.8% of fire safety directors are women and 89.2% of fire safety directors are men.
- Male, 89.2%
- Female, 10.8%
Fire safety director gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 89.2% |
| Female | 10.8% |
Fire safety director gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$67,308
Female income
$60,118
Fire safety director gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire safety director positions over time. Currently, 10.8% of fire safety directors are female.
Fire safety director gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 88.94% | 11.06% |
| 2011 | 87.36% | 12.64% |
| 2012 | 90.09% | 9.91% |
| 2013 | 89.47% | 10.53% |
| 2014 | 86.18% | 13.82% |
| 2015 | 88.60% | 11.40% |
| 2016 | 90.22% | 9.78% |
| 2017 | 84.15% | 15.85% |
| 2018 | 86.78% | 13.22% |
| 2019 | 83.88% | 16.12% |
| 2020 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2021 | 89.20% | 10.80% |
Fire safety director related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire safety directors 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 Safety Director | 89% | 11% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire safety director demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire safety directors is White, which makes up 72.0% of all fire safety directors. Comparatively, 11.6% of fire safety directors are Hispanic or Latino and 7.4% of fire safety directors are Unknown.
- White, 72.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.6%
- Unknown, 7.4%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire safety director race
| Fire safety director race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Unknown | 7.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire safety director race and ethnicity over time
See how fire safety director racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire safety director race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.69% | 12.18% | 1.48% | 11.11% |
| 2011 | 79.97% | 7.77% | 1.09% | 7.88% |
| 2012 | 76.19% | 10.12% | 0.61% | 9.36% |
| 2013 | 78.95% | 6.24% | 1.57% | 11.62% |
| 2014 | 75.73% | 5.92% | 2.15% | 12.08% |
| 2015 | 69.96% | 7.46% | 2.53% | 15.92% |
| 2016 | 72.35% | 9.74% | 2.14% | 12.43% |
| 2017 | 74.11% | 10.51% | 1.90% | 11.11% |
| 2018 | 78.46% | 7.54% | 0.88% | 9.90% |
| 2019 | 70.89% | 7.46% | 2.49% | 16.62% |
| 2020 | 73.72% | 5.74% | 6.37% | 9.80% |
| 2021 | 71.97% | 5.75% | 1.18% | 11.62% |
Fire safety director wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire safety directors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire safety directors have the lowest average salary at $62,680.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $67,200 |
| White | $67,841 |
| Black or African American | $62,680 |
| Asian | $70,951 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $68,135 |
Average fire safety director age
See how the average age of fire safety directors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire safety director age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire safety director age breakdown
The average age of fire safety directors is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire safety director population.
Fire safety director age breakdown
| Fire Safety Director Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire safety director educational attainment
The most common degree for fire safety directors is bachelor's degree, with 30% of fire safety directors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 24%.
- Bachelor's, 30%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 24%
- Diploma, 9%
- Other Degrees, 10%
Fire safety directors by degree level
| Fire safety director degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 24% |
| Diploma | 9% |
| Other Degrees | 10% |
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Fire safety director wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire safety directors with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $72,498 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire safety directors earn a median annual income of $70,893 compared to $64,906 for fire safety directors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $64,906 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $70,893 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $72,498 |
Fire safety director employment statistics
Most fire safety directors work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where fire safety directors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire safety directors work.
Fire safety director jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 21% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
| > 10,000 employees | 19% |
Fire safety director jobs by company type
Employees with the fire safety director job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire safety directors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire safety director jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 6% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 70% |
| Government | 4% |
Fire safety director jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire safety directors are hospitality, professional and finance.
Fire safety director industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 14% |
| Professional | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Utilities | 7% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Health Care | 7% |
| Real Estate | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Non Profits | 5% |
| Education | 5% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Media | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
Fire safety director turnover and employment statistics
Fire safety director unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire safety directors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire safety director unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire safety director 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 safety director tenure
The average fire safety director stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,775 fire safety directors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire safety director tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 19% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Fire safety director LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire safety directors 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Fire Specialist | 4.66% | 5,716 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Safety Director | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire safety director jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oil Fire Specialist | 4.66% | 5,716 |
| Monitor | 5.54% | 5,558 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 4,311 |
| Security Agent | 6.63% | 125,019 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire safety directors
The most common foreign language among fire safety directors is Spanish at 74.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 8.5% and Albanian is the third-most popular at 3.4%.
- Spanish, 74.6%
- French, 8.5%
- Albanian, 3.4%
- Russian, 3.4%
- Portuguese, 1.7%
- Other, 8.4%
Fire safety director languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 74.6% |
| French | 8.5% |
| Albanian | 3.4% |
| Russian | 3.4% |
| Portuguese | 1.7% |
| Other | 8.4% |
