Fire Science Schools
In Salinas, California
In Salinas, there is only one fire science school where fire science faculty can find employment. The following statistics and charts help analyze the current state of the fire science academic community in Salinas, and the future trends. Academia in fire science includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Fire Science Certificate
- Associates degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Salinas Vs. California Fire Science Employment
| Salinas | 160 |
| California | 14,860 |
Exactly 160 of the 14,860 fire science professionals employed in California, work in Salinas. The number of fire science professionals in Salinas has grown by 14% from 2006 to 2010. As the number of fire science professionals in Salinas has increased, overall employment in Salinas has decreased.
Salinas Vs. California Fire Science employment growth
| 15,450 | 17,100 | 17,500 | 15,980 | 14,860 |
| 140 | 130 | 110 | 110 | 160 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: California
- Dark Yellow: Salinas
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Salinas
| $73,830 | $72,390 | $65,960 | $66,770 | $61,883 |
| $37,940 | $39,850 | $41,370 | $42,950 | $42,860 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Salinas
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Salinas
In Salinas, salaries for fire science professionals have decreased. Salinas fire science professionals made $61,883 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for fire science professionals in Salinas was $73,830 per year, four years earlier in 2006. This decline is faster than the salary trend for all careers in Salinas.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Salinas
10th percentile |
$40,030 |
25th percentile |
$44,527 |
50th percentile |
$51,210 |
75th percentile |
$75,587 |
90th percentile |
$102,123 |
Fire science professionals in Salinas earn a median salary of $51,210 per year. The difference in pay between the fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket and those in the highest pay bracket is approximately 155%. Those in the lowest 10% of the pay bracket earn less than $40,030 per year, while those in the highest 10% of the pay bracket earn more than $102,123 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Salinas
Forestry |
$47,627 |
Criminal Justice |
$60,357 |
Fire Science |
$61,883 |
Construction Management |
$72,360 |
Public Administration |
$99,593 |
Salinas fire science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Salinas
Many of Salinas' fire science professionals are graduates of the only accredited fire science school in the city.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Salinas
| No data at this time. |
Salinas' fire science school offers one fire science degree and certificate program.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Salinas
| No data at this time. |