Lieutenant fire fighter demographics and statistics in the US
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Lieutenant fire fighter demographics by:
Lieutenant fire fighter gender statistics
1.7% of lieutenant fire fighters are women and 98.3% of lieutenant fire fighters are men.
- Male, 98.3%
- Female, 1.7%
Lieutenant fire fighter gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 98.3% |
| Female | 1.7% |
Lieutenant fire fighter gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$54,683
Female income
$53,639
Lieutenant fire fighter gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in lieutenant fire fighter positions over time. Currently, 1.7% of lieutenant fire fighters are female.
Lieutenant fire fighter gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 97.67% | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 98.77% | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 98.66% | 1.34% |
| 2013 | 97.59% | 2.41% |
| 2014 | 97.86% | 2.14% |
| 2015 | 98.67% | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 98.25% | 1.75% |
| 2017 | 98.41% | 1.59% |
| 2018 | 97.78% | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 98.54% | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 98.10% | 1.90% |
| 2021 | 98.31% | 1.69% |
Lieutenant fire fighter related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Fire Fighter | 98% | 2% |
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Lieutenant fire fighter demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among lieutenant fire fighters is White, which makes up 76.9% of all lieutenant fire fighters. Comparatively, 8.3% of lieutenant fire fighters are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of lieutenant fire fighters are Black or African American.
- White, 76.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.3%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Lieutenant fire fighter race
| Lieutenant fire fighter race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 76.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Lieutenant fire fighter race and ethnicity over time
See how lieutenant fire fighter racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Lieutenant fire fighter race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.29% | 8.67% | 0.81% | 7.93% |
| 2011 | 81.14% | 7.80% | 0.51% | 7.53% |
| 2012 | 82.93% | 7.70% | 1.28% | 5.15% |
| 2013 | 81.97% | 6.70% | 1.25% | 7.02% |
| 2014 | 80.82% | 8.03% | 1.67% | 6.48% |
| 2015 | 81.75% | 6.19% | 0.66% | 8.40% |
| 2016 | 79.74% | 7.79% | 1.32% | 8.51% |
| 2017 | 81.65% | 6.70% | 1.10% | 7.02% |
| 2018 | 82.61% | 6.17% | 1.12% | 6.97% |
| 2019 | 83.12% | 5.80% | 0.77% | 6.51% |
| 2020 | 81.28% | 5.22% | 0.79% | 6.08% |
| 2021 | 76.91% | 5.91% | 2.27% | 8.29% |
Lieutenant fire fighter wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino lieutenant fire fighters have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White lieutenant fire fighters have the lowest average salary at $52,542.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,142 |
| White | $52,542 |
| Black or African American | $54,625 |
| Asian | $53,912 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $58,365 |
Average lieutenant fire fighter age
See how the average age of lieutenant fire fighters varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Lieutenant fire fighter age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Lieutenant fire fighter age breakdown
The average age of lieutenant fire fighters is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the lieutenant fire fighter population.
Lieutenant fire fighter age breakdown
| Lieutenant Fire Fighter Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Lieutenant fire fighter educational attainment
The most common degree for lieutenant fire fighters is bachelor's degree, with 36% of lieutenant fire fighters earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 23% and high school diploma degree at 23%.
- Bachelor's, 36%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 23%
- Associate, 18%
Lieutenant fire fighters by degree level
| Lieutenant fire fighter degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 36% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 23% |
| Associate | 18% |
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Lieutenant fire fighter wage gap by degree level
According to the data, lieutenant fire fighters with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $61,165 annually. With a Associate degree, lieutenant fire fighters earn a median annual income of $54,474 compared to $50,070 for lieutenant fire fighters with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,070 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $61,165 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,474 |
Lieutenant fire fighter employment statistics
Company size where lieutenant fire fighters work
Below, you can see the size of companies where lieutenant fire fighters work.
Lieutenant fire fighter jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 50% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 25% |
Lieutenant fire fighter turnover and employment statistics
Lieutenant fire fighter unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for lieutenant fire fighters between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Lieutenant fire fighter unemployment rate by year
| Year | Lieutenant fire fighter 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 lieutenant fire fighter tenure
The average lieutenant fire fighter stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 65 lieutenant fire fighters resumes in Zippia's database.
Lieutenant fire fighter tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 3% |
| 1-2 years | 11% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 9% |
| 11+ years | 51% |
Lieutenant fire fighter LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of lieutenant fire fighters 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lieutenant Fire Fighter | 6.87% | - |
| Sugar House Supervisor | 6.90% | 25,571 |
| Police Chief Deputy | 10.94% | 16,531 |
| Third Shift Lieutenant | 18.30% | 29,267 |
Similar lieutenant fire fighter jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Sugar House Supervisor | 6.90% | 25,571 |
| Police Chief Deputy | 10.94% | 16,531 |
| Third Shift Lieutenant | 18.30% | 29,267 |