Hot shot demographics and statistics in the US
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Hot shot gender statistics
22.0% of hot shots are women and 78.0% of hot shots are men.
- Male, 78.0%
- Female, 22.0%
Hot shot gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.0% |
| Female | 22.0% |
Hot shot gender pay gap
Women earn 89¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,764
Female income
$41,422
Hot shot gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in hot shot positions over time. Currently, 22.0% of hot shots are female.
Hot shot gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.57% | 20.43% |
| 2011 | 76.62% | 23.38% |
| 2012 | 77.00% | 23.00% |
| 2013 | 75.47% | 24.53% |
| 2014 | 82.72% | 17.28% |
| 2015 | 71.63% | 28.37% |
| 2016 | 74.56% | 25.44% |
| 2017 | 77.48% | 22.52% |
| 2018 | 80.57% | 19.43% |
| 2019 | 79.65% | 20.35% |
| 2020 | 76.53% | 23.47% |
| 2021 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
Hot shot related jobs gender ratio
We compared hot shots 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% |
| Hot Shot | 78% | 22% |
| Driver Engineer | 96% | 4% |
| Cannon Fire Direction Specialist | 96% | 4% |
| Fire Observer | 98% | 2% |
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Hot shot demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among hot shots is White, which makes up 75.2% of all hot shots. Comparatively, 11.1% of hot shots are Hispanic or Latino and 6.1% of hot shots are Black or African American.
- White, 75.2%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 6.1%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- Asian, 1.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Hot shot race
| Hot shot race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 75.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 6.1% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Hot shot race and ethnicity over time
See how hot shot racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Hot shot race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 80.47% | 6.46% | 1.10% | 8.38% |
| 2011 | 81.12% | 5.70% | 1.30% | 7.86% |
| 2012 | 80.94% | 6.12% | 0.73% | 8.04% |
| 2013 | 80.25% | 5.24% | 1.03% | 8.65% |
| 2014 | 79.75% | 5.55% | 1.67% | 8.08% |
| 2015 | 80.25% | 6.23% | 1.33% | 8.06% |
| 2016 | 80.26% | 6.08% | 1.14% | 8.38% |
| 2017 | 79.22% | 5.60% | 1.04% | 9.82% |
| 2018 | 78.53% | 5.74% | 1.35% | 9.88% |
| 2019 | 81.13% | 4.95% | 1.67% | 9.39% |
| 2020 | 78.87% | 4.73% | 1.55% | 7.72% |
| 2021 | 75.19% | 6.12% | 1.66% | 11.12% |
Hot shot wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino hot shots have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian hot shots have the lowest average salary at $40,944.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $48,180 |
| White | $50,630 |
| Black or African American | $41,595 |
| Asian | $40,944 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,837 |
Average hot shot age
See how the average age of hot shots varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Hot shot age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 37.5 | 30 |
| Unknown | 38 | |
| Asian | 40 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 40 |
| White | 39 | 37 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 |
Hot shot age breakdown
The average age of hot shots is 40+ years years old, representing 45% of the hot shot population.
Hot shot age breakdown
| Hot Shot Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 45% |
| 30-40 years | 37% |
| 20-30 years | 17% |
Hot shot educational attainment
The most common degree for hot shots is high school diploma, with 35% of hot shots earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 25% and bachelor's degree degree at 20%.
- High School Diploma, 35%
- Bachelor's, 25%
- Associate, 20%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 15%
Hot shots by degree level
| Hot shot degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 35% |
| Bachelor's | 25% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 15% |
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Hot shot wage gap by degree level
According to the data, hot shots with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $60,830 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, hot shots earn a median annual income of $60,456 compared to $53,555 for hot shots with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $60,830 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $42,632 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,456 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,555 |
Hot shot employment statistics
Company size where hot shots work
Below, you can see the size of companies where hot shots work.
Hot shot jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 33% |
| > 10,000 employees | 11% |
Hot shot jobs by industry
The most common industries for hot shots are transportation, manufacturing and health care.
Hot shot industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 22% |
| Manufacturing | 22% |
| Health Care | 11% |
| Construction | 11% |
| Professional | 11% |
| Education | 6% |
| Energy | 6% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Technology | 6% |
Hot shot turnover and employment statistics
Hot shot unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for hot shots between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Hot shot unemployment rate by year
| Year | Hot shot 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% |
| 2020 | 2.13% |
| 2021 | 1.45% |
Average hot shot tenure
The average hot shot stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 60 hot shots resumes in Zippia's database.
Hot shot tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 37% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Hot shot LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of hot shots 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Shot | 3.06% | - |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 5.88% | 36,332 |
| Custom Protection Officer | 6.63% | 105,449 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Medic | 11.81% | 4,392 |
Similar hot shot jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Loss Prevention Officer | 5.54% | 106,512 |
| Certified Lifeguard | 5.88% | 36,332 |
| Custom Protection Officer | 6.63% | 105,449 |
| Correctional Sergeant | 8.48% | 72,839 |
| Security Screener | 9.37% | 45,041 |
| Fire Medic | 11.81% | 4,392 |