Rescue worker demographics and statistics in the US
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Rescue worker gender statistics
46.8% of rescue workers are women and 53.2% of rescue workers are men.
- Male, 53.2%
- Female, 46.8%
Rescue worker gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.2% |
| Female | 46.8% |
Rescue worker gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$25,418
Female income
$24,949
Rescue worker gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in rescue worker positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of rescue workers are female.
Rescue worker gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.01% | 57.99% |
| 2011 | 41.98% | 58.02% |
| 2012 | 37.51% | 62.49% |
| 2013 | 41.28% | 58.72% |
| 2014 | 42.77% | 57.23% |
| 2015 | 48.15% | 51.85% |
| 2016 | 49.30% | 50.70% |
| 2017 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
| 2018 | 48.08% | 51.92% |
| 2019 | 52.50% | 47.50% |
| 2020 | 55.76% | 44.24% |
| 2021 | 53.19% | 46.81% |
Rescue worker related jobs gender ratio
We compared rescue workers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, rescue boat operator and bodyguard have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Playground Monitor | 18% | 82% |
| School Crossing Guard | 21% | 79% |
| Crossing Guard | 23% | 77% |
| Rescue Worker | 53% | 47% |
| Bouncer | 94% | 6% |
| Bodyguard | 96% | 4% |
| Rescue Boat Operator | 98% | 2% |
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Rescue worker demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among rescue workers is White, which makes up 74.3% of all rescue workers. Comparatively, 9.6% of rescue workers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.8% of rescue workers are Unknown.
- White, 74.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 9.6%
- Unknown, 7.8%
- Black or African American, 4.2%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Rescue worker race
| Rescue worker race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 74.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.6% |
| Unknown | 7.8% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Rescue worker race and ethnicity over time
See how rescue worker racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Rescue worker race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 82.07% | 5.14% | 2.28% | 7.84% |
| 2011 | 80.95% | 5.87% | 2.08% | 8.04% |
| 2012 | 81.80% | 5.37% | 1.41% | 7.97% |
| 2013 | 80.00% | 5.52% | 2.08% | 8.61% |
| 2014 | 80.40% | 5.00% | 2.92% | 7.97% |
| 2015 | 80.43% | 4.62% | 2.57% | 8.86% |
| 2016 | 80.54% | 4.19% | 2.75% | 8.18% |
| 2017 | 78.71% | 4.64% | 3.01% | 9.74% |
| 2018 | 77.67% | 4.17% | 3.75% | 9.83% |
| 2019 | 78.47% | 4.17% | 2.98% | 9.50% |
| 2020 | 73.79% | 4.71% | 3.80% | 10.54% |
| 2021 | 74.26% | 4.18% | 3.79% | 9.64% |
Rescue worker wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino rescue workers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american rescue workers have the lowest average salary at $23,377.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $24,916 |
| White | $26,399 |
| Black or African American | $23,377 |
| Asian | $25,830 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $26,712 |
Average rescue worker age
See how the average age of rescue workers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Rescue worker age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 21.5 | 20 |
| White | 21 | 20 |
| Asian | 25 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21 | 20 |
Rescue worker age breakdown
The average age of rescue workers is 20-30 years years old, representing 36% of the rescue worker population.
Rescue worker age breakdown
| Rescue Worker Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 12% |
| 30-40 years | 14% |
| 20-30 years | 36% |
Rescue worker educational attainment
The most common degree for rescue workers is high school diploma, with 41% of rescue workers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 24% and bachelor's degree degree at 12%.
- High School Diploma, 41%
- Bachelor's, 24%
- Associate, 12%
- Doctorate, 12%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Rescue workers by degree level
| Rescue worker degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 41% |
| Bachelor's | 24% |
| Associate | 12% |
| Doctorate | 12% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Rescue worker wage gap by degree level
According to the data, rescue workers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $27,482 annually. With a Associate degree, rescue workers earn a median annual income of $25,092 compared to $24,161 for rescue workers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $24,161 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $27,482 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $25,092 |
Rescue worker turnover and employment statistics
Rescue worker unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for rescue workers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Rescue worker unemployment rate by year
| Year | Rescue worker unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 15.01% |
| 2011 | 13.89% |
| 2012 | 12.79% |
| 2013 | 11.41% |
| 2014 | 11.93% |
| 2015 | 12.03% |
| 2016 | 10.37% |
| 2017 | 12.84% |
| 2018 | 9.60% |
| 2019 | 8.38% |
| 2020 | 15.70% |
| 2021 | 9.76% |
Average rescue worker tenure
The average rescue worker stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 48 rescue workers resumes in Zippia's database.
Rescue worker tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 29% |
| 1-2 years | 27% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Rescue worker LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of rescue workers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Private Security Officer | 6.29% | 114,851 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 7.17% | 106,512 |
| Rescue Worker | 7.20% | - |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Similar rescue worker jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Subway Guard | 3.84% | 16,038 |
| Private Security Officer | 6.29% | 114,851 |
| Loss Prevention Officer | 7.17% | 106,512 |
| Undercover Operator | 8.27% | 30,354 |
| Screener | 15.51% | 3,108 |
Foreign languages spoken by rescue workers
The most common foreign language among rescue workers is German at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Dutch at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- German, 25.0%
- Dutch, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Rescue worker languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 25.0% |
| Dutch | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |