Emergency vehicle dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Emergency vehicle dispatcher gender statistics
46.2% of emergency vehicle dispatchers are women and 53.8% of emergency vehicle dispatchers are men.
- Male, 53.8%
- Female, 46.2%
Emergency vehicle dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 53.8% |
| Female | 46.2% |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$38,257
Female income
$36,940
Emergency vehicle dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in emergency vehicle dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 46.2% of emergency vehicle dispatchers are female.
Emergency vehicle dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 65.49% | 34.51% |
| 2011 | 65.87% | 34.13% |
| 2012 | 64.60% | 35.40% |
| 2013 | 66.48% | 33.52% |
| 2014 | 64.11% | 35.89% |
| 2015 | 67.26% | 32.74% |
| 2016 | 66.41% | 33.59% |
| 2017 | 65.29% | 34.71% |
| 2018 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2019 | 55.05% | 44.95% |
| 2020 | 48.72% | 51.28% |
| 2021 | 53.85% | 46.15% |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared emergency vehicle 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% |
| Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher | 54% | 46% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Emergency vehicle dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among emergency vehicle dispatchers is White, which makes up 72.1% of all emergency vehicle dispatchers. Comparatively, 11.1% of emergency vehicle dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.1% of emergency vehicle dispatchers are Black or African American.
- White, 72.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 11.1%
- Black or African American, 9.1%
- Unknown, 6.0%
- Asian, 0.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Emergency vehicle dispatcher race
| Emergency vehicle dispatcher race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 72.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 9.1% |
| Unknown | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how emergency vehicle dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Emergency vehicle 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 | 75.26% | 10.12% | 1.81% | 9.65% |
| 2019 | 77.98% | 8.31% | 0.77% | 9.25% |
| 2020 | 74.05% | 8.40% | 1.31% | 11.12% |
| 2021 | 72.13% | 9.14% | 0.90% | 11.11% |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino emergency vehicle dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american emergency vehicle dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $37,671.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,047 |
| White | $37,772 |
| Black or African American | $37,671 |
| Asian | $38,775 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $39,040 |
Average emergency vehicle dispatcher age
See how the average age of emergency vehicle dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Emergency vehicle dispatcher age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 38.5 | |
| White | 40 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 39 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 32 |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of emergency vehicle dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 46% of the emergency vehicle dispatcher population.
Emergency vehicle dispatcher age breakdown
| Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 46% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 22% |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for emergency vehicle dispatchers is associate degree, with 42% of emergency vehicle dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 29% and bachelor's degree degree at 13%.
- Associate, 42%
- Bachelor's, 29%
- High School Diploma, 13%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Emergency vehicle dispatchers by degree level
| Emergency vehicle dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 42% |
| Bachelor's | 29% |
| High School Diploma | 13% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Emergency vehicle dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, emergency vehicle dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $39,327 annually. With a Associate degree, emergency vehicle dispatchers earn a median annual income of $38,829 compared to $37,147 for emergency vehicle dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $37,147 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $39,327 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $38,829 |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Emergency vehicle dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for emergency vehicle dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Emergency vehicle dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Emergency vehicle 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 | 1.93% |
| 2019 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 1.38% |
| 2021 | 2.39% |
Average emergency vehicle dispatcher tenure
The average emergency vehicle dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 53 emergency vehicle dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Emergency vehicle dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 28% |
| 1-2 years | 24% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 13% |
Emergency vehicle dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of emergency vehicle 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Clerk | 6.40% | 222,752 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| City Carrier Assistant | 9.48% | 19,907 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Material Controller | 10.63% | 93,578 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Emergency Vehicle Dispatcher | 17.25% | - |
Similar emergency vehicle dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Stock Clerk | 6.40% | 222,752 |
| Bank Runner | 8.26% | 16,380 |
| City Carrier Assistant | 9.48% | 19,907 |
| Postal Retail Clerk | 10.33% | 129,807 |
| Material Controller | 10.63% | 93,578 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
Foreign languages spoken by emergency vehicle dispatchers
- Carrier, 100.0%
Emergency vehicle dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 100.0% |