Fireman Statistics By Gender
Among Firemen, 13.6% of them are women compared to 83.0% which are men.
- Male, 83.0%
- Female, 13.6%
- Unknown, 3.4%
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 83.0% |
| Female | 13.6% |
| Unknown | 3.4% |
Gender Pay Gap For Fireman
Women Earn 85ยข For Every $1 Earned By Men
Fireman Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the Fireman position over time.
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 85.84% | 14.16% |
| 2011 | 83.61% | 16.39% |
| 2012 | 83.90% | 16.10% |
| 2013 | 82.73% | 17.27% |
| 2014 | 88.17% | 11.83% |
| 2015 | 79.72% | 20.28% |
| 2016 | 82.03% | 17.97% |
| 2017 | 84.27% | 15.73% |
| 2018 | 86.59% | 13.41% |
| 2019 | 85.91% | 14.09% |
Fireman Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, Fire Observer and Apparatus Operator have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Prevention Specialist | 32% | 64% |
| Fireman | 83% | 14% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 91% | 6% |
| Apparatus Operator | 91% | 7% |
| Fire Observer | 91% | 3% |
Fireman Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among Firemen is White, which makes up 75.0% of all Firemen. Comparatively, there are 13.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 6.9% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 75.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 13.7%
- Black or African American, 6.9%
- Asian, 1.8%
- Unknown, 1.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.1%
| Fireman Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.7% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Unknown | 1.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
Fireman Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among Firemen.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.31% | 8.44% | 1.28% | 12.56% |
| 2011 | 74.97% | 7.68% | 1.48% | 12.04% |
| 2012 | 74.78% | 8.10% | 0.91% | 12.22% |
| 2013 | 74.09% | 7.21% | 1.21% | 12.84% |
| 2014 | 73.60% | 7.53% | 1.85% | 12.27% |
| 2015 | 74.09% | 8.21% | 1.51% | 12.25% |
| 2016 | 74.11% | 8.05% | 1.32% | 12.56% |
| 2017 | 73.06% | 7.57% | 1.22% | 14.01% |
| 2018 | 72.37% | 7.71% | 1.53% | 14.07% |
| 2019 | 74.98% | 6.92% | 1.85% | 13.58% |
Fireman Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| White | $48,938 |
| Black or African American | $47,999 |
| Asian | $53,237 |
| Unknown | $44,383 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,172 |
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Average Age of a Fireman
We determined the average age of Firemen based on ethnicity and gender.
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 31 | |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Black or African American | 43 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 35 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| White | 38 | 42 |
Fireman Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of Fireman employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of Firemen is 40+ years old, which represents 44% of the population.
| Fireman Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 20-30 years | 17% |
| 30-40 years | 39% |
| 40+ years | 44% |
Types of Fireman Degree Levels
The most common degree for Firemen is High School Diploma 37% of Firemen earn that degree. A close second is Bachelor's Degree with 29% and rounding it off is Associate Degree with 21%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelors, 29%
- Associate, 21%
- Diploma, 6%
- Other Degrees, 7%
| Fireman Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelors | 29% |
| Associate | 21% |
| Diploma | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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Fireman Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $53,543 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $65,956 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $73,069 |
| Master's Degree | $77,916 |
Fireman Employment Statistics
This section highlights the information we gathered about the types of businesses and industries that employ Firemen. We found that the most common company type is Private. In addition, the industry that employs the most Firemen is the Government industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire Firemen.
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 11% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 4% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 14% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 43% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
The Types Of Companies Fireman Work In
Employees with the Fireman job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most Firemen prefer to work at Private companies over Education companies.
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Private | 63% |
| Public | 13% |
| Education | 13% |
Top Industries Hiring Firemen
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ Firemen. Those industries include Government, Manufacturing and Construction.
Fireman Turnover And Employment Statistics
Fireman Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of Firemen changed.
- Unemployment rate
| Year | Fireman Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.88% |
| 2011 | 3.10% |
| 2012 | 2.78% |
| 2013 | 2.98% |
| 2014 | 2.13% |
| 2015 | 2.46% |
| 2016 | 1.95% |
| 2017 | 1.87% |
| 2018 | 1.53% |
| 2019 | 1.06% |
The Average Number of Years That Fireman Stay in a Job
By looking over 2,306 Firemen resumes, we figured out that the average Fireman enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 31%.
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 14% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 20% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 15% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Firemans with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to Firemen.
| Job Title | LGBT |
|---|---|
| Fireman | 4.66% |
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 5.54% |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% |
| Nuclear Security Officer | 6.63% |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% |
| Security Screener | 9.37% |
| Fire Ranger | 11.81% |
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Analyst | 5.54% | 89,226 |
| Lifeguard Supervisor | 5.88% | 2,421 |
| Nuclear Security Officer | 6.63% | 140,667 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 599 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 102,161 |
| Fire Ranger | 11.81% | 2,948 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Firemans
The most common foreign language among Firemen is Spanish at 55.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 20.6% and Korean is the third-most popular at 5.9%.
- Spanish, 55.9%
- French, 20.6%
- Korean, 5.9%
- German, 2.9%
- Japanese, 2.9%
- Other, 11.8%
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 55.9% |
| French | 20.6% |
| Korean | 5.9% |
| German | 2.9% |
| Japanese | 2.9% |
| Other | 11.8% |
