State fire marshal demographics and statistics in the US
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State fire marshal gender statistics
17.6% of state fire marshals are women and 82.4% of state fire marshals are men.
- Male, 82.4%
- Female, 17.6%
State fire marshal gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 82.4% |
| Female | 17.6% |
State fire marshal gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,304
Female income
$49,317
State fire marshal gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in state fire marshal positions over time. Currently, 17.6% of state fire marshals are female.
State fire marshal gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.24% | 22.76% |
| 2011 | 86.63% | 13.37% |
| 2012 | 85.62% | 14.38% |
| 2013 | 76.60% | 23.40% |
| 2014 | 78.70% | 21.30% |
| 2015 | 85.69% | 14.31% |
| 2016 | 81.97% | 18.03% |
| 2017 | 83.37% | 16.63% |
| 2018 | 78.11% | 21.89% |
| 2019 | 84.54% | 15.46% |
| 2020 | 80.70% | 19.30% |
| 2021 | 82.43% | 17.57% |
State fire marshal related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| State Fire Marshal | 82% | 18% |
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State fire marshal demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among state fire marshals is White, which makes up 77.6% of all state fire marshals. Comparatively, 8.1% of state fire marshals are Hispanic or Latino and 5.7% of state fire marshals are Unknown.
- White, 77.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.7%
- Black or African American, 5.6%
- Asian, 2.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
State fire marshal race
| State fire marshal race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.6% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
State fire marshal race and ethnicity over time
See how state fire marshal racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
State fire marshal race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.96% | 8.37% | 0.79% | 7.72% |
| 2011 | 81.81% | 7.50% | 0.49% | 7.32% |
| 2012 | 83.60% | 7.40% | 1.26% | 4.94% |
| 2013 | 82.64% | 6.40% | 1.23% | 6.80% |
| 2014 | 81.49% | 7.74% | 1.65% | 6.27% |
| 2015 | 82.42% | 5.90% | 0.64% | 8.18% |
| 2016 | 80.41% | 7.50% | 1.30% | 8.30% |
| 2017 | 82.32% | 6.41% | 1.08% | 6.81% |
| 2018 | 83.28% | 5.88% | 1.10% | 6.76% |
| 2019 | 83.79% | 5.51% | 0.75% | 6.29% |
| 2020 | 81.95% | 4.93% | 0.77% | 5.87% |
| 2021 | 77.58% | 5.62% | 2.25% | 8.07% |
State fire marshal wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,792 |
| White | $48,280 |
| Black or African American | $50,249 |
| Asian | $49,575 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,787 |
Average state fire marshal age
See how the average age of state fire marshals varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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State fire marshal age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
State fire marshal age breakdown
The average age of state fire marshals is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the state fire marshal population.
State fire marshal age breakdown
| State Fire Marshal Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
State fire marshal educational attainment
The most common degree for state fire marshals is bachelor's degree, with 51% of state fire marshals earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 30% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- Associate, 30%
- Master's, 9%
- Diploma, 3%
- Other Degrees, 7%
State fire marshals by degree level
| State fire marshal degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| Associate | 30% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Diploma | 3% |
| Other Degrees | 7% |
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State fire marshal wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $45,948 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,440 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,105 |
State fire marshal employment statistics
Company size where state fire marshals work
Below, you can see the size of companies where state fire marshals work.
State fire marshal jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 15% |
State fire marshal jobs by company type
Employees with the state fire marshal job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most state fire marshals prefer to work at government companies over private companies.
State fire marshal jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 9% |
| Public | 3% |
| Private | 13% |
| Government | 75% |
State fire marshal turnover and employment statistics
State fire marshal unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for state fire marshals between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
State fire marshal unemployment rate by year
| Year | State fire marshal 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 state fire marshal tenure
The average state fire marshal stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 163 state fire marshals resumes in Zippia's database.
State fire marshal tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 13% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 24% |
State fire marshal LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of state fire marshals 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 |
|---|---|---|
| State Fire Marshal | 6.87% | - |
| Animal Control Supervisor | 6.90% | 34,268 |
| Company First Sergeant | 10.94% | 12,635 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Similar state fire marshal jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Supervisor | 6.90% | 34,268 |
| Company First Sergeant | 10.94% | 12,635 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Foreign languages spoken by state fire marshals
- Dakota, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
State fire marshal languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Dakota | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |