City dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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City dispatcher gender statistics
23.3% of city dispatchers are women and 76.7% of city dispatchers are men.
- Male, 76.7%
- Female, 23.3%
City dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 76.7% |
| Female | 23.3% |
City dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 83¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$49,469
Female income
$40,906
City dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in city dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 23.3% of city dispatchers are female.
City dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.71% | 25.29% |
| 2011 | 75.03% | 24.97% |
| 2012 | 73.97% | 26.03% |
| 2013 | 75.54% | 24.46% |
| 2014 | 73.56% | 26.44% |
| 2015 | 76.19% | 23.81% |
| 2016 | 75.49% | 24.51% |
| 2017 | 74.55% | 25.45% |
| 2018 | 79.59% | 20.41% |
| 2019 | 80.14% | 19.86% |
| 2020 | 80.39% | 19.61% |
| 2021 | 76.67% | 23.33% |
City dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared city dispatchers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, centrifugal operator and flight information expediter have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetician | 3% | 97% |
| Schedule Checker | 10% | 90% |
| Plant Clerk | 14% | 86% |
| City Dispatcher | 77% | 23% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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City dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among city dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all city dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of city dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of city dispatchers are Black or African American.
- White, 62.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.5%
- Black or African American, 10.3%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- Asian, 3.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
City dispatcher race
| City dispatcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 62.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.5% |
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| Asian | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
City dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how city dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
City dispatcher race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.41% | 9.59% | 1.82% | 10.57% |
| 2011 | 72.29% | 11.37% | 1.84% | 11.47% |
| 2012 | 72.43% | 10.81% | 2.40% | 12.06% |
| 2013 | 73.67% | 10.30% | 2.21% | 10.51% |
| 2014 | 71.75% | 11.62% | 1.92% | 12.02% |
| 2015 | 72.03% | 11.76% | 1.89% | 11.94% |
| 2016 | 72.37% | 10.12% | 3.03% | 11.86% |
| 2017 | 72.17% | 9.51% | 2.13% | 13.04% |
| 2018 | 67.67% | 11.06% | 3.56% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 68.95% | 9.16% | 3.15% | 16.34% |
| 2020 | 63.83% | 10.51% | 3.44% | 17.71% |
| 2021 | 62.40% | 10.27% | 3.85% | 17.51% |
City dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white city dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american city dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $47,815.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $50,213 |
| White | $51,442 |
| Black or African American | $47,815 |
| Asian | $48,604 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $49,352 |
Average city dispatcher age
See how the average age of city dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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City dispatcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | 41 |
| White | 45 | 47 |
| Black or African American | 46.5 | 45.5 |
| Asian | 36 | 35.5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 36.5 |
City dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of city dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the city dispatcher population.
City dispatcher age breakdown
| City Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
City dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for city dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 51% of city dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 21% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Bachelor's, 51%
- High School Diploma, 21%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 4%
- Other Degrees, 6%
City dispatchers by degree level
| City dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 51% |
| High School Diploma | 21% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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City dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, city dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,694 annually. With a Associate degree, city dispatchers earn a median annual income of $53,405 compared to $47,158 for city dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $47,158 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,694 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,405 |
City dispatcher employment statistics
Most city dispatchers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where city dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where city dispatchers work.
City dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 3% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 19% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 16% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 32% |
| > 10,000 employees | 23% |
City dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the city dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most city dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
City dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 26% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 2% |
City dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for city dispatchers are transportation, professional and retail.
City dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 44% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Retail | 8% |
| Education | 5% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Government | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
City dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
City dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for city dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
City dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | City dispatcher unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8.02% |
| 2011 | 6.93% |
| 2012 | 5.71% |
| 2013 | 5.09% |
| 2014 | 4.22% |
| 2015 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 3.81% |
| 2017 | 3.05% |
| 2018 | 3.49% |
| 2019 | 3.26% |
| 2020 | 4.16% |
| 2021 | 5.61% |
Average city dispatcher tenure
The average city dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 245 city dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
City dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 10% |
| 1-2 years | 37% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 8% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
City dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of city 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Products Checker | 6.40% | 12,882 |
| City Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Inventory Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 66,599 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 17.25% | 25,700 |
Similar city dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Bakery Products Checker | 6.40% | 12,882 |
| Mailroom Courier | 8.26% | 10,852 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Inventory Control Coordinator | 10.63% | 66,599 |
| Sorter Operator | 11.70% | 48,336 |
| Public Safety Dispatcher | 17.25% | 25,700 |
Foreign languages spoken by city dispatchers
The most common foreign language among city dispatchers is Spanish at 58.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Filipino at 8.3% and French is the third-most popular at 8.3%.
- Spanish, 58.3%
- Filipino, 8.3%
- French, 8.3%
- Tagalog, 8.3%
- Russian, 8.3%
- Other, 8.5%
City dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 58.3% |
| Filipino | 8.3% |
| French | 8.3% |
| Tagalog | 8.3% |
| Russian | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.5% |