Fire technician demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire technician gender statistics
16.3% of fire technicians are women and 83.7% of fire technicians are men.
- Male, 83.7%
- Female, 16.3%
Fire technician gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.7% |
| Female | 16.3% |
Fire technician gender pay gap
Women earn 92¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$47,570
Female income
$43,795
Fire technician gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire technician positions over time. Currently, 16.3% of fire technicians are female.
Fire technician gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 83.33% | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 81.12% | 18.88% |
| 2012 | 84.97% | 15.03% |
| 2013 | 84.08% | 15.92% |
| 2014 | 79.50% | 20.50% |
| 2015 | 82.85% | 17.15% |
| 2016 | 85.16% | 14.84% |
| 2017 | 76.76% | 23.24% |
| 2018 | 80.33% | 19.67% |
| 2019 | 76.39% | 23.61% |
| 2020 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2021 | 83.71% | 16.29% |
Fire technician related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire technicians 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 Technician | 84% | 16% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire technician demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire technicians is White, which makes up 72.2% of all fire technicians. Comparatively, 11.7% of fire technicians are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire technicians are Unknown.
- White, 72.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.7%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.8%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire technician race
| Fire technician race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.7% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.8% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire technician race and ethnicity over time
See how fire technician racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire technician race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.87% | 12.21% | 1.49% | 11.18% |
| 2011 | 80.15% | 7.79% | 1.09% | 7.95% |
| 2012 | 76.37% | 10.14% | 0.61% | 9.43% |
| 2013 | 79.13% | 6.26% | 1.58% | 11.69% |
| 2014 | 75.92% | 5.94% | 2.15% | 12.15% |
| 2015 | 70.15% | 7.48% | 2.54% | 15.99% |
| 2016 | 72.54% | 9.76% | 2.15% | 12.50% |
| 2017 | 74.29% | 10.53% | 1.90% | 11.18% |
| 2018 | 78.64% | 7.56% | 0.89% | 9.97% |
| 2019 | 71.08% | 7.48% | 2.50% | 16.69% |
| 2020 | 73.90% | 5.77% | 6.37% | 9.87% |
| 2021 | 72.15% | 5.77% | 1.18% | 11.69% |
Fire technician wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire technicians have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire technicians have the lowest average salary at $45,153.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $47,514 |
| White | $47,845 |
| Black or African American | $45,153 |
| Asian | $49,441 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $47,997 |
Average fire technician age
See how the average age of fire technicians varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire technician age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire technician age breakdown
The average age of fire technicians is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire technician population.
Fire technician age breakdown
| Fire Technician Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire technician educational attainment
The most common degree for fire technicians is high school diploma, with 40% of fire technicians earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- High School Diploma, 40%
- Associate, 25%
- Bachelor's, 22%
- Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Fire technicians by degree level
| Fire technician degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 40% |
| Associate | 25% |
| Bachelor's | 22% |
| Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Fire technician wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire technicians with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $50,228 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire technicians earn a median annual income of $49,411 compared to $46,321 for fire technicians with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $46,321 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $49,411 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,228 |
Fire technician employment statistics
Most fire technicians work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where fire technicians work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire technicians work.
Fire technician jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 31% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 23% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
Fire technician jobs by company type
Employees with the fire technician job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire technicians prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire technician jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 4% |
| Public | 15% |
| Private | 72% |
| Government | 10% |
Fire technician jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire technicians are professional, construction and manufacturing.
Fire technician industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 16% |
| Construction | 15% |
| Manufacturing | 11% |
| Government | 10% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Fire technician turnover and employment statistics
Fire technician unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire technicians between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire technician unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire technician 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 technician tenure
The average fire technician stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,814 fire technicians resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire technician tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Fire technician LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire technicians 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Firefighter | 4.66% | 465 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 27,819 |
| Unarmed Security Officer | 6.63% | 121,723 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
| Fire Technician | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire technician jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal Firefighter | 4.66% | 465 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | 5.88% | 27,819 |
| Unarmed Security Officer | 6.63% | 121,723 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Transportation Security Officer | 9.37% | 127,192 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire technicians
The most common foreign language among fire technicians is Spanish at 81.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 6.3% and German is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 81.3%
- Russian, 6.3%
- German, 3.1%
- French, 3.1%
- Polish, 3.1%
- Other, 3.1%
Fire technician languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 81.3% |
| Russian | 6.3% |
| German | 3.1% |
| French | 3.1% |
| Polish | 3.1% |
| Other | 3.1% |
