Airline dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Airline dispatcher gender statistics
22.2% of airline dispatchers are women and 77.8% of airline dispatchers are men.
- Male, 77.8%
- Female, 22.2%
Airline dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 77.8% |
| Female | 22.2% |
Airline dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn $1.07 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$44,516
Female income
$47,730
Airline dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in airline dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 22.2% of airline dispatchers are female.
Airline dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.47% | 23.53% |
| 2011 | 78.00% | 22.00% |
| 2012 | 73.52% | 26.48% |
| 2013 | 80.37% | 19.63% |
| 2014 | 70.69% | 29.31% |
| 2015 | 74.80% | 25.20% |
| 2016 | 73.88% | 26.12% |
| 2017 | 79.94% | 20.06% |
| 2018 | 76.59% | 23.41% |
| 2019 | 79.89% | 20.11% |
| 2020 | 73.79% | 26.21% |
| 2021 | 77.78% | 22.22% |
Airline dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared airline dispatchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, airline transport pilot and combat control have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Airline Flight Attendant | 16% | 84% |
| International Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Flight Attendant | 21% | 79% |
| Airline Dispatcher | 78% | 22% |
| Agricultural Aviation Pilot | 98% | 2% |
| Combat Control | 98% | 2% |
| Airline Transport Pilot | 98% | 2% |
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Airline dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among airline dispatchers is White, which makes up 67.3% of all airline dispatchers. Comparatively, 14.0% of airline dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.2% of airline dispatchers are Unknown.
- White, 67.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.0%
- Unknown, 7.2%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Asian, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
Airline dispatcher race
| Airline dispatcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 67.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.0% |
| Unknown | 7.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Asian | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.7% |
Airline dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how airline dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Airline dispatcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 79.12% | 8.72% | 2.13% | 7.66% |
| 2011 | 77.19% | 9.65% | 1.97% | 7.68% |
| 2012 | 76.75% | 6.36% | 2.63% | 9.21% |
| 2013 | 74.27% | 11.29% | 3.39% | 7.00% |
| 2014 | 76.60% | 8.30% | 2.55% | 7.87% |
| 2015 | 74.04% | 7.45% | 5.11% | 11.06% |
| 2016 | 77.55% | 8.84% | 1.59% | 7.71% |
| 2017 | 80.68% | 5.80% | 2.66% | 7.49% |
| 2018 | 74.49% | 9.28% | 3.45% | 10.15% |
| 2019 | 77.45% | 5.49% | 1.96% | 10.98% |
| 2020 | 74.58% | 7.63% | 2.82% | 11.30% |
| 2021 | 67.30% | 5.94% | 4.88% | 14.01% |
Airline dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, unknown airline dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Hispanic or latino airline dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $40,575.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $49,103 |
| White | $47,231 |
| Black or African American | $43,193 |
| Asian | $43,007 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $40,575 |
Average airline dispatcher age
See how the average age of airline dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Airline dispatcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39 | |
| White | 37 | 40 |
| Black or African American | 41 | |
| Asian | 38 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.5 |
Airline dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of airline dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 44% of the airline dispatcher population.
Airline dispatcher age breakdown
| Airline Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 44% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 21% |
Airline dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for airline dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of airline dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 38% and associate degree degree at 5%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 38%
- Diploma, 5%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Airline dispatchers by degree level
| Airline dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 38% |
| Diploma | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Airline dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, airline dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $50,677 annually. With a Associate degree, airline dispatchers earn a median annual income of $48,231 compared to $39,260 for airline dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,260 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $50,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $48,231 |
Airline dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where airline dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where airline dispatchers work.
Airline dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 47% |
| > 10,000 employees | 16% |
Airline dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Airline dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for airline dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Airline dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Airline dispatcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.13% |
| 2011 | 5.60% |
| 2012 | 3.41% |
| 2013 | 2.89% |
| 2014 | 0.51% |
| 2015 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 2.34% |
| 2017 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 3.12% |
| 2019 | 1.43% |
| 2020 | 2.54% |
| 2021 | 3.74% |
Average airline dispatcher tenure
The average airline dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 45 airline dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Airline dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 11% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 18% |
| 11+ years | 7% |
Airline dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of airline dispatchers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Airline Dispatcher | 7.23% | - |
| Mapping Pilot | 11.74% | 2,687 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Ramp Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 47,049 |
Similar airline dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Valet Parker | 3.71% | 3,214 |
| Packing Associate | 4.53% | 14,718 |
| Detailer/Porter | 4.91% | 14,902 |
| Mapping Pilot | 11.74% | 2,687 |
| Ship Steward | 15.05% | 42,173 |
| Ramp Flight Attendant | 31.52% | 47,049 |
Foreign languages spoken by airline dispatchers
The most common foreign language among airline dispatchers is Wolof at 25.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 25.0% and Fula is the third-most popular at 25.0%.
- Wolof, 25.0%
- French, 25.0%
- Fula, 25.0%
- Spanish, 25.0%
Airline dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Wolof | 25.0% |
| French | 25.0% |
| Fula | 25.0% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |