Engine dispatcher demographics and statistics in the US
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Engine dispatcher gender statistics
52.8% of engine dispatchers are women and 47.2% of engine dispatchers are men.
- Female, 52.8%
- Male, 47.2%
Engine dispatcher gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% |
| Male | 47.2% |
Engine dispatcher gender pay gap
Women earn 84¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,160
Female income
$44,601
Engine dispatcher gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in engine dispatcher positions over time. Currently, 52.8% of engine dispatchers are female.
Engine dispatcher gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 44.61% | 55.39% |
| 2011 | 45.03% | 54.97% |
| 2012 | 43.65% | 56.35% |
| 2013 | 45.70% | 54.30% |
| 2014 | 43.12% | 56.88% |
| 2015 | 46.58% | 53.42% |
| 2016 | 45.63% | 54.37% |
| 2017 | 44.39% | 55.61% |
| 2018 | 51.53% | 48.47% |
| 2019 | 52.38% | 47.62% |
| 2020 | 52.77% | 47.23% |
| 2021 | 47.24% | 52.76% |
Engine dispatcher related jobs gender ratio
We compared engine 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% |
| Engine Dispatcher | 47% | 53% |
| Raw Scales Operator | 95% | 5% |
| Flight Information Expediter | 95% | 5% |
| Centrifugal Operator | 96% | 4% |
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Engine dispatcher demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among engine dispatchers is White, which makes up 62.4% of all engine dispatchers. Comparatively, 17.5% of engine dispatchers are Hispanic or Latino and 10.3% of engine 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%
Engine dispatcher race
| Engine 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% |
Engine dispatcher race and ethnicity over time
See how engine dispatcher racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Engine 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% |
Engine dispatcher wage gap by race
According to our data, white engine dispatchers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american engine dispatchers have the lowest average salary at $51,516.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,898 |
| White | $55,116 |
| Black or African American | $51,516 |
| Asian | $52,301 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,044 |
Average engine dispatcher age
See how the average age of engine dispatchers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Engine 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 |
Engine dispatcher age breakdown
The average age of engine dispatchers is 40+ years years old, representing 60% of the engine dispatcher population.
Engine dispatcher age breakdown
| Engine Dispatcher Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 60% |
| 30-40 years | 24% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Engine dispatcher educational attainment
The most common degree for engine dispatchers is bachelor's degree, with 39% of engine dispatchers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 27% and associate degree degree at 22%.
- Bachelor's, 39%
- Associate, 27%
- High School Diploma, 22%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 8%
Engine dispatchers by degree level
| Engine dispatcher degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 39% |
| Associate | 27% |
| High School Diploma | 22% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 8% |
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Engine dispatcher wage gap by degree level
According to the data, engine dispatchers with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $58,327 annually. With a Associate degree, engine dispatchers earn a median annual income of $57,056 compared to $50,862 for engine dispatchers with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,862 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $58,327 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $57,056 |
Engine dispatcher employment statistics
Company size where engine dispatchers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where engine dispatchers work.
Engine dispatcher jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 11% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 22% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 11% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 26% |
| > 10,000 employees | 22% |
Engine dispatcher jobs by industry
The most common industries for engine dispatchers are hospitality, technology and media.
Engine dispatcher industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 21% |
| Fortune 500 | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Media | 8% |
| Start-up | 6% |
| Health Care | 6% |
| Construction | 6% |
| Retail | 6% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Telecommunication | 4% |
| Utilities | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
Engine dispatcher turnover and employment statistics
Engine dispatcher unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for engine dispatchers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Engine dispatcher unemployment rate by year
| Year | Engine 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 engine dispatcher tenure
The average engine dispatcher stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 engine dispatchers resumes in Zippia's database.
Engine dispatcher tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 19% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 17% |
| 5-7 years | 15% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Engine dispatcher LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of engine 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Equipment Custodian | 6.40% | 25,830 |
| Engine Dispatcher | 7.39% | - |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Inventory Planner | 10.63% | 37,034 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Similar engine dispatcher jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Equipment Custodian | 6.40% | 25,830 |
| Copy Worker | 8.26% | 20,059 |
| Mail Caller | 10.33% | 18,328 |
| Inventory Planner | 10.63% | 37,034 |
| Audit Machine Operator | 11.70% | 65,541 |
| Emergency Communications Technician | 17.25% | 61,970 |
Foreign languages spoken by engine dispatchers
- Spanish, 75.0%
- Phoenician, 25.0%
Engine dispatcher languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 75.0% |
| Phoenician | 25.0% |