Fire Science Schools
In Hilo, Hawaii
The city of Hilo has only one school where fire science faculty can find employment. The trends in Hilo's fire science academic community can be evaluated by looking at the statistics and graphs below, which includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Hilo Vs. Hawaii Fire Science Employment
| Hilo | 190 |
| Hawaii | 740 |
Exactly 190 of the 740 fire science professionals employed in Hawaii, work in Hilo. The number of fire science professionals in Hilo has grown by 12% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Hilo has also increased.
Hilo Vs. Hawaii Fire Science employment growth
| 610 | 800 | 820 | 730 | 740 |
| 170 | 170 | 160 | No data | 190 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Hawaii
- Dark Yellow: Hilo
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Hilo
| $62,870 | $64,850 | $72,850 | No data | $75,720 |
| $35,550 | $37,670 | $38,750 | No data | $39,950 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Hilo
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Hilo
In Hilo, salaries for fire science professionals have increased. Hilo fire science professionals made $75,720 per year, on average, in 2010. Fire science professionals in Hilo made a yearly average salary of $62,870, four years earlier in 2006. This growth is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Hilo.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Hilo
10th percentile |
$56,190 |
25th percentile |
$65,950 |
50th percentile |
$78,060 |
75th percentile |
$86,930 |
90th percentile |
$92,260 |
Fire science professionals make a median salary of $78,060 per year in Hilo. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 64%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $56,190 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $92,260 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Hilo
Criminal Justice |
$50,760 |
Forestry |
$51,865 |
Construction Management |
$69,394 |
Fire Science |
$75,720 |
Public Administration |
$146,300 |
Hilo fire science professionals have earnings that are higher than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Hilo
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Hilo's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Hilo
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
1 |
| Total | 2 |
There are a total of 2 degree and certificate programs in fire science offered by Hilo's fire science schools.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Hilo
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
0 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
3 |
| Total | 4 |
In 2010 approximately 4 students completed fire science courses.