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What is a dipper and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a dipper. For example, did you know that they make an average of $22.64 an hour? That's $47,089 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 2% and produce 2,700 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreDipperUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $47,089

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
6.4

Growth rate 2%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
8.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.52%

Asian 3.20%

Black or African American 11.42%

Hispanic or Latino 22.43%

Unknown 3.94%

White 58.49%

Gender

female 49.72%

male 50.28%

Age - 41.5
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 41.5
Stress level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity level
7.3

Complexity level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.8

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a dipper

  1. Explore dipper education requirements

    Most common dipper degrees

    High School Diploma

    62.1 %

    Associate

    20.7 %

    Bachelor's

    8.6 %
  2. Start to develop specific dipper skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service100.00%
  3. Complete relevant dipper training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New dippers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a dipper based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real dipper resumes.
  4. Research dipper duties and responsibilities

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  5. Apply for dipper jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a dipper job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average dipper salary

The average dipper salary in the United States is $47,089 per year or $23 per hour. Dipper salaries range between $23,000 and $95,000 per year.

Average dipper salary
$47,089 Yearly
$22.64 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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