Crew dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Crew dispatcher gender statistics
53.1% of crew dispatchers are women and 46.9% of crew dispatchers are men.
- Female, 53.1%
- Male, 46.9%
Crew dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% |
| Male | 46.9% |
Crew dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 85¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$41,261
Female income
$35,208
Crew dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in crew dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 53.1% of crew dispatchers are female.
Crew dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.29% | 55.71% |
| 2011 | 44.70% | 55.30% |
| 2012 | 43.33% | 56.67% |
| 2013 | 45.38% | 54.62% |
| 2014 | 42.80% | 57.20% |
| 2015 | 46.26% | 53.74% |
| 2016 | 45.31% | 54.69% |
| 2017 | 44.07% | 55.93% |
| 2018 | 51.20% | 48.80% |
| 2019 | 52.05% | 47.95% |
| 2020 | 52.45% | 47.55% |
| 2021 | 46.92% | 53.08% |
Crew dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared crew 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% |
| Crew Dispatcher | 47% | 53% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Crew dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among crew dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all crew dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of crew dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of crew 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%
Crew dispatcher race
| Crew 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% |
Crew dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how crew dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Crew 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% |
Crew dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white crew dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american crew dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $40,106.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $41,778 |
| White | $42,630 |
| Black or African American | $40,106 |
| Asian | $40,657 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $41,179 |
Average crew dispatcher age
See how the average age of crew dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Crew 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 |
Crew dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of crew dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the crew dispatcher population.
Crew dispatcher age breakdown
| Crew Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Crew dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for crew dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 52% of crew dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 25% and associate degree degree at 15%.
- Bachelor's, 52%
- Associate, 25%
- High School Diploma, 15%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 4%
Crew dispatchers by degree level
| Crew dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 52% |
| Associate | 25% |
| High School Diploma | 15% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 4% |
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Crew dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, crew dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $44,868 annually. With a Associate degree, crew dispatchers earn a median annual income of $43,983 compared to $39,645 for crew dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $39,645 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $44,868 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $43,983 |
Crew dispatcher employment statistics
Most crew dispatchers work for a private in the transportation industry.
Company size where crew dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where crew dispatchers work.
Crew dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 2% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 14% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 13% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 19% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 27% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Crew dispatcher jobs by company type
Employees with the crew dispatcher job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most crew dispatchers prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Crew dispatcher jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 5% |
| Public | 28% |
| Private | 62% |
| Government | 5% |
Crew dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for crew dispatchers are transportation, professional and education.
Crew dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 31% |
| Fortune 500 | 14% |
| Professional | 13% |
| Education | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Health Care | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Retail | 4% |
| Finance | 3% |
| Government | 3% |
| Utilities | 3% |
| Construction | 3% |
| Hospitality | 3% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Crew dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Crew dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for crew dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Crew dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Crew 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 crew dispatcher tenure
The average crew dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 241 crew dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Crew dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 16% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 18% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Crew dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of crew 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Stock Associate | 6.40% | 30,885 |
| Crew Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Security Messenger | 8.26% | 65,354 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Schedule Maker | 10.63% | 9,010 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Similar crew dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Stock Associate | 6.40% | 30,885 |
| Security Messenger | 8.26% | 65,354 |
| Business Mail Entry Clerk | 10.33% | 126,843 |
| Schedule Maker | 10.63% | 9,010 |
| Machine Room Operator | 11.70% | 82,115 |
| Medical Dispatcher | 17.25% | 48,418 |
Foreign languages spoken by crew dispatchers
The most common foreign language among crew dispatchers is Spanish at 60.0%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Russian at 20.0% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 20.0%.
- Spanish, 60.0%
- Russian, 20.0%
- Portuguese, 20.0%
Crew dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 60.0% |
| Russian | 20.0% |
| Portuguese | 20.0% |
