Fire suppression captain demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire suppression captain gender statistics
0.0% of fire suppression captains are women and 100.0% of fire suppression captains are men.
- Male, 100.0%
- Female, 0.0%
Fire suppression captain gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 100.0% |
| Female | 0.0% |
Fire suppression captain gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,216
Female income
$55,128
Fire suppression captain gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire suppression captain positions over time. Currently, 0.0% of fire suppression captains are female.
Fire suppression captain gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2012 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2014 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2015 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2016 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| 2021 | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Fire suppression captain related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Suppression Captain | 100% | - |
Male
Female
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Fire suppression captain demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire suppression captains is White, which makes up 81.7% of all fire suppression captains. Comparatively, 6.4% of fire suppression captains are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of fire suppression captains are Unknown.
- White, 81.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 6.4%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 3.3%
- Asian, 2.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Fire suppression captain race
| Fire suppression captain race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 81.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.4% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Fire suppression captain race and ethnicity over time
See how fire suppression captain racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire suppression captain race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 86.07% | 6.04% | 0.62% | 6.04% |
| 2011 | 85.92% | 5.16% | 0.31% | 5.63% |
| 2012 | 87.70% | 5.06% | 1.08% | 3.25% |
| 2013 | 86.75% | 4.07% | 1.05% | 5.12% |
| 2014 | 85.60% | 5.40% | 1.47% | 4.58% |
| 2015 | 86.53% | 3.56% | 0.46% | 6.50% |
| 2016 | 84.52% | 5.16% | 1.13% | 6.61% |
| 2017 | 86.43% | 4.07% | 0.90% | 5.13% |
| 2018 | 87.38% | 3.54% | 0.92% | 5.08% |
| 2019 | 87.90% | 3.17% | 0.58% | 4.61% |
| 2020 | 86.06% | 2.59% | 0.60% | 4.18% |
| 2021 | 81.69% | 3.28% | 2.07% | 6.39% |
Fire suppression captain wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fire suppression captains have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fire suppression captains have the lowest average salary at $53,984.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,652 |
| White | $53,984 |
| Black or African American | $56,155 |
| Asian | $55,412 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $60,055 |
Average fire suppression captain age
See how the average age of fire suppression captains varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire suppression captain age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Fire suppression captain age breakdown
The average age of fire suppression captains is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the fire suppression captain population.
Fire suppression captain age breakdown
| Fire Suppression Captain Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Fire suppression captain educational attainment
The most common degree for fire suppression captains is associate degree, with 44% of fire suppression captains earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 19%.
- Associate, 44%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- High School Diploma, 19%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Fire suppression captains by degree level
| Fire suppression captain degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 44% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 19% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Fire suppression captain wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire suppression captains with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $62,976 annually. With a Associate degree, fire suppression captains earn a median annual income of $55,997 compared to $51,410 for fire suppression captains with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,410 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $62,976 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $55,997 |
Fire suppression captain turnover and employment statistics
Fire suppression captain unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire suppression captains between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire suppression captain unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire suppression captain 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 suppression captain tenure
The average fire suppression captain stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 29 fire suppression captains resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire suppression captain tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 6% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 21% |
Fire suppression captain LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire suppression captains 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 Suppression Captain | 6.87% | - |
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Lieutenant, Shift Supervisor | 10.94% | 53,816 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Similar fire suppression captain jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Roving Department Supervisor | 6.90% | 31,228 |
| Lieutenant, Shift Supervisor | 10.94% | 53,816 |
| Correctional Officer Chief | 18.30% | 63,342 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire suppression captains
- Spanish, 100.0%
Fire suppression captain languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |