Fire warden demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire warden gender statistics
21.9% of fire wardens are women and 78.1% of fire wardens are men.
- Male, 78.1%
- Female, 21.9%
Fire warden gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.1% |
| Female | 21.9% |
Fire warden gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$52,740
Female income
$51,030
Fire warden gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire warden positions over time. Currently, 21.9% of fire wardens are female.
Fire warden gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.65% | 22.35% |
| 2011 | 74.91% | 25.09% |
| 2012 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2013 | 78.59% | 21.41% |
| 2014 | 72.93% | 27.07% |
| 2015 | 77.06% | 22.94% |
| 2016 | 79.95% | 20.05% |
| 2017 | 69.65% | 30.35% |
| 2018 | 73.95% | 26.05% |
| 2019 | 69.22% | 30.78% |
| 2020 | 67.62% | 32.38% |
| 2021 | 78.13% | 21.88% |
Fire warden related jobs gender ratio
We compared fire wardens 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 Warden | 78% | 22% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Fire warden demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire wardens is White, which makes up 71.6% of all fire wardens. Comparatively, 12.0% of fire wardens are Hispanic or Latino and 7.3% of fire wardens are Unknown.
- White, 71.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 12.0%
- Unknown, 7.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.0%
- Asian, 1.2%
Fire warden race
| Fire warden race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12.0% |
| Unknown | 7.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.0% |
| Asian | 1.2% |
Fire warden race and ethnicity over time
See how fire warden racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire warden race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 73.36% | 12.32% | 1.50% | 11.51% |
| 2011 | 79.63% | 7.90% | 1.11% | 8.28% |
| 2012 | 75.85% | 10.25% | 0.63% | 9.76% |
| 2013 | 78.61% | 6.37% | 1.59% | 12.02% |
| 2014 | 75.40% | 6.05% | 2.17% | 12.48% |
| 2015 | 69.63% | 7.59% | 2.56% | 16.32% |
| 2016 | 72.02% | 9.87% | 2.17% | 12.83% |
| 2017 | 73.77% | 10.64% | 1.92% | 11.51% |
| 2018 | 78.12% | 7.67% | 0.91% | 10.30% |
| 2019 | 70.56% | 7.59% | 2.51% | 17.02% |
| 2020 | 73.38% | 5.87% | 6.39% | 10.20% |
| 2021 | 71.64% | 5.88% | 1.20% | 12.02% |
Fire warden wage gap by race
According to our data, asian fire wardens have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fire wardens have the lowest average salary at $52,118.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $52,600 |
| White | $52,993 |
| Black or African American | $52,118 |
| Asian | $53,022 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,971 |
Average fire warden age
See how the average age of fire wardens varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire warden age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | |
| White | 49 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
Fire warden age breakdown
The average age of fire wardens is 40+ years years old, representing 80% of the fire warden population.
Fire warden age breakdown
| Fire Warden Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 80% |
| 30-40 years | 19% |
| 20-30 years | 1% |
Fire warden educational attainment
The most common degree for fire wardens is bachelor's degree, with 49% of fire wardens earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 12%.
- Bachelor's, 49%
- Associate, 20%
- High School Diploma, 12%
- Master's, 10%
- Other Degrees, 9%
Fire wardens by degree level
| Fire warden degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 49% |
| Associate | 20% |
| High School Diploma | 12% |
| Master's | 10% |
| Other Degrees | 9% |
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Fire warden wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire wardens with a Associate degree earn more than those without, at $54,184 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fire wardens earn a median annual income of $53,622 compared to $50,786 for fire wardens with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,786 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $53,622 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,184 |
Fire warden employment statistics
Most fire wardens work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire wardens work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire wardens work.
Fire warden jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 15% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 3% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 24% |
| > 10,000 employees | 33% |
Fire warden jobs by company type
Employees with the fire warden job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire wardens prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire warden jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 27% |
| Private | 45% |
| Government | 24% |
Fire warden jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire wardens are government, telecommunication and professional.
Fire warden industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 18% |
| Fortune 500 | 16% |
| Telecommunication | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Energy | 8% |
| Technology | 8% |
| Finance | 8% |
| Health Care | 5% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Transportation | 3% |
| Agriculture | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Start-up | 3% |
Fire warden turnover and employment statistics
Fire warden unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire wardens between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire warden unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire warden 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 warden tenure
The average fire warden stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 96 fire wardens resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire warden tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 28% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Fire warden LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire wardens 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | 4.66% | 47 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Swim Lesson Instructor | 5.88% | 24,835 |
| Security Forces | 6.63% | 84,298 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
| Fire Warden | 18.40% | - |
Similar fire warden jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fireman | 4.66% | 47 |
| Loss Prevention Associate | 5.54% | 82,313 |
| Swim Lesson Instructor | 5.88% | 24,835 |
| Security Forces | 6.63% | 84,298 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Screener | 9.37% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire wardens
- Spanish, 66.7%
- Russian, 33.3%
Fire warden languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.7% |
| Russian | 33.3% |